Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
| Below Poverty | 15.3% ▲ 53% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.7% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 15% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 167 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,075 (30.6%) |
| Some College | 2,462 (14.8%) |
| Associates | 3,139 (18.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,624 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,135 (24.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,881 ▼ 14% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $267,392 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,010/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 11,787 |
| Vacant Units | 923 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Union County is located in Oregon and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 26,236 residents. With a median age of 39.81, it is a middle-aged county.
Union County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $65,881 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.6%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 15.3% is above the national average.
Housing in Union County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $267,392 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,010. Homeownership rates are high at 65.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Union County are primarily White (86.37%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Union County, OR is a solidly middle-class area in Oregon. The 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97824 | Cove | 1,923 | $74,271 | $363,100 | $1,142 | 11.0% | 41.5% |
| 97827 | Elgin | 2,557 | $58,750 | $233,000 | $939 | 4.3% | 26.0% |
| 97841 | Imbler | 428 | $88,750 | $274,000 | — | 4.6% | 35.4% |
| 97850 | La Grande | 16,545 | $62,411 | $264,700 | $973 | 6.0% | 35.7% |
| 97867 | North Powder | 1,057 | $82,635 | $148,800 | $865 | 3.2% | 26.6% |
| 97876 | Summerville | 1,092 | $116,146 | $434,400 | $1,560 | 7.1% | 50.1% |
| 97883 | Union | 2,634 | $57,198 | $225,100 | $1,049 | 1.3% | 28.7% |