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Mehama, OR
Census-designated place in Marion County, Oregon. ZIP codes: 97384.
Population
425
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
927
ZIP codes
1
Mehama and its ZIP codes
Mehama at a glance
- Mehama is about 21 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
Local data for Mehama, OR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Mehama.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,550
175,778 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,135
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.1B
FY 2026, $8,867 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Mehama, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
95
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
1,169
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
76° / 33°F
68.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mehama, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.7%
U.S. 33.3% +10.4 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
ZIP codes in Mehama
1 in or overlapping Mehama. Population shown
Cities near Mehama
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LyonsCity | 1.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Mill CityCity | 8.1 mi | 0.9 |
| StaytonCity | 8.1 mi | 3.1 |
| SublimityCity | 8.3 mi | 0.9 |
| GatesCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| AumsvilleCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| ScioCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| West ScioCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| MarionCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| LacombCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4 |
| TurnerCity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| SilvertonCity | 16 mi | 3.5 |
| CrabtreeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| Scotts MillsCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| JeffersonCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| Four CornersCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mehama, OR in?
- Mehama is in Marion County, Oregon.
- What ZIP codes are in Mehama, OR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mehama include 97384.
- What is the population of Mehama, OR?
- About 425 people live in Mehama, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mehama?
- Nearby places include Lyons (1.3 mi), Mill City (8.1 mi), Stayton (8.1 mi), Sublimity (8.3 mi), Gates (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023