Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 9.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 53.5% ▲ 38% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,339 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 27,854 (18.7%) |
| Some College | 16,983 (11.4%) |
| Associates | 23,429 (15.7%) |
| Bachelors | 15,582 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 63,958 (42.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $88,543 ▲ 16% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $602,724 ▲ 116% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,677/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 100,517 |
| Vacant Units | 14,371 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Deschutes County is located in Oregon and encompasses 11 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 209,844 residents. With a median age of 42.98, it is a middle-aged county.
Deschutes County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $88,543 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 9.4% is near the national average.
Housing in Deschutes County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $602,724 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,677. Homeownership rates are high at 71.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Deschutes County are primarily White (84.56%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 53.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Deschutes County, OR is a middle-income area in Oregon. The 11 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97701 | Bend | 42,543 | $77,969 | $567,800 | $1,700 | 3.6% | 56.1% |
| 97702 | Bend | 53,114 | $89,094 | $620,600 | $1,825 | 4.0% | 55.7% |
| 97703 | Bend | 34,476 | $118,160 | $915,900 | $1,831 | 5.8% | 67.0% |
| 97707 | Bend | 6,506 | $83,405 | $559,300 | $2,298 | 6.2% | 60.9% |
| 97739 | La Pine | 13,178 | $56,256 | $327,500 | $1,144 | 6.9% | 28.6% |
| 97756 | Redmond | 44,287 | $84,067 | $469,000 | $1,473 | 4.3% | 44.6% |
| 97759 | Sisters | 7,500 | $100,848 | $695,400 | $1,402 | 3.3% | 61.0% |
| 97760 | Terrebonne | 8,185 | $84,198 | $465,400 | — | 12.8% | 44.2% |