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Morrow County, OR
5 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Morrow County, Oregon.
Population
12,300
Land area
2,031sq mi
People per sq mi
6
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Morrow County
Morrow County at a glance
- Morrow County is 86% less dense than Oregon as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,448, 9% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $240,400 (50% below Oregon) and median rent is $995 a month.
- Its largest cities are Boardman (4,064), Irrigon (2,120) and Heppner (1,277).
Local data for Morrow County, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Morrow County, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,448
Poverty rate
13.2%
Median home value
$240,400
Prices +2.8% in a year
Median rent
$995/mo
Homeownership
71.6%
Bachelor's or higher
10.1%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,662), German Americans (1,557), Irish Americans (1,114).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,640
6,705 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,097
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$80.9M
FY 2026, $6,635 per person
PPP loans
$17.2M
269 loans, 1,770 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$64.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Morrow County, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled12.8%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Morrow County, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
341
Most often heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
32
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 28°F
13.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Morrow County, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.8%
U.S. 11.1% +6.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Morrow County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Morrow County, OR?
- Boardman is the largest city or town in Morrow County, with about 4,064 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Morrow County?
- Morrow County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 97818, 97836, 97839, 97843, 97844.
- What is the population of Morrow County, OR?
- About 12,300 people live in Morrow County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Morrow County?
- Morrow County borders Benton County, WA, Umatilla County, Klickitat County, WA, Grant County, Gilliam County, Wheeler County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023