| ZIP Code | 97021 |
|---|---|
| City | Dufur |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Wasco County |
| Area Code | 541 |
| Elevation | 1,802 ft |
| Latitude | 45.38544 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -121.120556 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41065 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.6 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 6.9% ▼ 31% below avg |
| College Grads | 39.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.8% ▼ 63% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 131 (14.6%) |
| Some College | 146 (16.2%) |
| Associates | 263 (29.3%) |
| Bachelors | 138 (15.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 219 (24.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $77,301 ≈ Avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $393,000 ▲ 41% above avg ↑ 75% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,286/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 674 |
| Vacant Units | 85 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 674 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 85 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
ZIP code 97021 is located in Dufur, Oregon, within Wasco County. With a population of 1,457, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.6 years. Economically, 97021 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $77,301 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 97021 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $393,000 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,286 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 75% since 2019.
The population of 97021 is primarily White (87.85%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.9%. Household income has grown by 41% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 97021 stands at 1.8%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 97021 in Dufur, OR is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,457 residents, a median household income of $77,301, and a median home value of $393,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.