City

Cascade Locks, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Hood River County  ·  Oregon

👥1,617Population
💰$70,375Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂46.9Median Age
🏠$337,700Median Home Value▲ 21% above avg
🎓51.2%College Grads▲ 32% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.4%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 1.9%Asian: 2.9%Other: 3%Race
White85.4%
Hispanic6.3%
Black1.9%
Asian2.9%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
11%
18–24
3%
25–44
27%
45–64
32%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads51.2% ▲ 32% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate165 (13.6%)
Some College202 (16.6%)
Associates226 (18.6%)
Bachelors280 (23%)
Graduate Degree342 (28.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 13.6%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 23%Graduate: 28.1%Edu
HS Grad13.6%
Some College16.6%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors23.0%
Graduate28.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,375 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$337,700 ▲ 21% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,159/mo
Total Housing Units794
Vacant Units83

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
69%
About Cascade Locks, OR

Cascade Locks is a city in Oregon, located in Hood River County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,617 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.9 years.

Economically, Cascade Locks is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,375 is near the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Cascade Locks is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $337,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,159 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cascade Locks is well-educated. 51.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (85.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cascade Locks
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97014 1,617 $70,375 $337,700 $1,159 4.7% 51.2% 78.5%