ZIP code 97050
Where is ZIP code 97050?
Rufus, Oregon
Sherman County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 97050 belongs to Rufus, Oregon in Sherman County. 97050 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Rufus post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area codes 458, 509 and 541. About 212 people live in the 97050 area, where the median household income is $39,306. The closest ZIP codes are 97065 (Wasco, 6.7 mi south), 98620 (Goldendale, 10.2 mi north) and 98673 (Wishram, 11.4 mi west).
| ZIP code | 97050 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Rufus |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Sherman County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 458, 509, 541 |
| Coordinates | 45.6948, -120.7359 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 970 |
Population and income in 97050
| Population | 212 · lower than 89% of Oregon ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 26 · lower than 59% of Oregon ZIP codes |
| Median age | 48 years · higher than 62% of Oregon ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 61% / 39% |
| Median household income | $39,306 · lower than 96% of Oregon ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,263 |
| Below the poverty line | 25% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $182,800 · lower than 97% of Oregon ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $800 a month |
| Housing units | 161 |
| Households | 123 (1.72 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 72% / 28% |
| Land area | 8.2 sq mi (plus 4.04 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 97050. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 97050
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97065 | Wasco, OR | 6.7 mi S | Standard |
| 98620 | Goldendale, WA | 10.2 mi N | Standard |
| 98673 | Wishram, WA | 11.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 98613 | Centerville, WA | 12 mi W | Standard |
| 97039 | Moro, OR | 14.6 mi S | Standard |
| 99356 | Roosevelt, WA | 21.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 98617 | Dallesport, WA | 21.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 98628 | Klickitat, WA | 21.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 98670 | Wahkiacus, WA | 22.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 97058 | The Dalles, OR | 22.9 mi W | Standard |
| 98635 | Lyle, WA | 25 mi W | Standard |
| 97812 | Arlington, OR | 26.1 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 97050 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 97050
PO BOX 123
RUFUS OR 97050
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (97050-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 97050?
- 97050 is a Rufus, Oregon ZIP code.
- What county is 97050 in?
- ZIP code 97050 is in Sherman County, Oregon.
- What time zone is ZIP code 97050 in?
- 97050 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 97050?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 97050 use area codes 458, 509 and 541.
- What is the population of ZIP code 97050?
- About 212 people live in ZIP code 97050, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 97050?
- The median household income in 97050 is $39,306 a year, lower than 96% of Oregon ZIP codes.
- Can I use 97050 for a street address?
- No. 97050 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Rufus use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 97050?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 97050 are 97065 (Wasco, 6.7 miles), 98620 (Goldendale, 10.2 miles), 98673 (Wishram, 11.4 miles) and 98613 (Centerville, 12 miles).