| ZIP Code | 97031 |
|---|---|
| City | Hood River |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Hood River County |
| Area Code | 458/541 |
| Elevation | 1,270 ft |
| Latitude | 45.610947 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -121.601374 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 5.8% ▼ 43% below avg |
| College Grads | 52.8% ▲ 36% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 19% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 312 (2.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,357 (20.6%) |
| Some College | 1,458 (12.8%) |
| Associates | 1,258 (11%) |
| Bachelors | 739 (6.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,294 (46.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $86,085 ▲ 13% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $608,100 ▲ 118% above avg ↑ 58% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,411/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,010 |
| Vacant Units | 883 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,010 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 883 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
ZIP code 97031 is located in Hood River, Oregon, within Hood River County. With a population of 19,145, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.7 years. Economically, 97031 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $86,085 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 97031 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $608,100 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,411 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 66.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 58% since 2019.
The population of 97031 is majority White (61.69%). Residents are well-educated — 52.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.8%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 97031 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 58%.
Overall, ZIP code 97031 in Hood River, OR is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 19,145 residents, a median household income of $86,085, and a median home value of $608,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.