97865 Zip Code, Mount Vernon

Last updated: October 18, 2026

Crime Rate & Statistics

A

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Mount Vernon

Summary: 97865 (Mount Vernon, OR) Crime Rate (2026)

ZIP 97865, Mount Vernon, OR has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime rate is 29% above the national average.

Data source: FBI UCR & local law enforcement data. Last updated: October 18, 2026.

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Moderate
Low 129 / 300 High
Violent Crime 137
37% above national avg
Property Crime 118
18% above national avg
City Ranking
0%
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Is 97865 a Safe Zip Code?

Mixed — the grade is relative, but crime is above the national average. Zip code 97865 in Mount Vernon, OR has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 129, which is 29% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Mount Vernon.

Looking at specific crime types, burglary is the most elevated concern (index: 144, 44% above average), while larceny / theft is the lowest risk (index: 91).

Highest Risk
Burglary · Index 144 (44% above avg)
Lowest Risk
Larceny / Theft · Index 91 (9% below avg)

97865 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Mount Vernon city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type Index vs National Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder
142 +42% Moderate
Assault
129 +29% Moderate
Robbery
135 +35% Moderate
Rape
142 +42% Moderate
Property Crime
Burglary
144 +44% Moderate
Larceny / Theft
91 -9% Average
Vehicle Theft
118 +18% Moderate

97865 Crime Map

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97865 Demographics & Context

Population
1,672
Median Income
$45,483
Home Value
$268,933
Median Age
54
Pop. Density
4/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 11.7%
Graduate Degree 6.6%

Housing

70%
30%
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 91.9%
Black 0.4%
Hispanic 4.7%
Asian 0.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 97865, Mount Vernon?

Zip code 97865 in Mount Vernon, OR has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 129, which is 29% above the national average. Zip code 97865 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Mount Vernon.

Is Zip code 97865 a safe neighborhood in Mount Vernon?

Zip code 97865 has elevated crime levels with a safety grade of A. Extra caution is recommended, especially at night. The highest concern is Burglary (index: 144), while Larceny / Theft is the lowest risk (index: 91). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Mount Vernon.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 97865?

The most common crime type in Zip code 97865 is Burglary, with a crime index of 144 (44% above the national average). Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.

What are the demographics of Zip code 97865?

Zip code 97865 has a population of approximately 1,672. The median household income is $45,483. The median home value is $268,933. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 97865 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 97865's overall crime rate is 29% above the national average (index 129 vs 100). Within Mount Vernon, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated October 2026.