County

Jefferson County, OR

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Oregon

👥20,805Population
💰$69,984Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$289,844Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓30.9%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 56% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 48.5%Hispanic: 24.9%Black: 1%Asian: 0.7%Other: 9.4%Race
White48.5%
Hispanic24.9%
Black1.0%
Asian0.7%
Other9.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.94
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads30.9% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 56% above avg
No HS Diploma227 (1.8%)
HS Graduate3,561 (28.8%)
Some College2,442 (19.8%)
Associates2,274 (18.4%)
Bachelors1,253 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree2,596 (21%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 28.8%Some College: 19.8%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad28.8%
Some College19.8%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.7%Renter: 34.4%Tenure
Owner65.7%
Renter34.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,984 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$289,843 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$958/mo
Total Housing Units8,330
Vacant Units1,562

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Jefferson County, OR

Jefferson County is located in Oregon and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 20,805 residents. With a median age of 38.45, it is a middle-aged county.

Jefferson County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $69,983 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.7%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 12.0% is above the national average.

Housing in Jefferson County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $289,843 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $958. Homeownership rates are high at 65.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Jefferson County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 48.5%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Jefferson County, OR is a solidly middle-class area in Oregon. The 5 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 Codes in Jefferson County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
97711 Ashwood 30 $126,250 0.0% 38.5%
97730 Camp Sherman 298 $90,000 $625,000 $1,958 0.0% 64.3%
97734 Culver 3,647 $78,325 $307,700 $1,084 4.4% 24.2%
97741 Madras 13,750 $69,696 $308,900 $993 7.5% 33.8%
97761 Warm Springs 3,080 $58,906 $151,200 $556 13.2% 22.6%