City

Athena, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Umatilla County  ·  Oregon

👥1,366Population
💰$73,688Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$217,200Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓49.0%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.2% Female 46.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.9%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 1.8%Other: 3.7%Race
White91.9%
Hispanic2.2%
Black1.8%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
31%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads49.0% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (1.2%)
HS Graduate236 (25.8%)
Some College118 (12.9%)
Associates102 (11.1%)
Bachelors147 (16.1%)
Graduate Degree301 (32.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 25.8%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 16.1%Graduate: 32.9%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad25.8%
Some College12.9%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors16.1%
Graduate32.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.9%Renter: 20.1%Tenure
Owner79.9%
Renter20.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,688 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$217,200 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$868/mo
Total Housing Units614
Vacant Units61

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
34%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
60%
About Athena, OR

Athena is a city in Oregon, located in Umatilla County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,366 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Athena is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,688 is near the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Athena is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $217,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $868 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Athena is well-educated. 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.87%).

Athena, OR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oregon.

ZIP Codes in Athena
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97813 1,366 $73,688 $217,200 $868 1.8% 49.0% 79.9%