Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 7.7% ▼ 23% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.6% ▲ 20% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| HS Graduate | 1,327 (25.1%) |
| Some College | 597 (11.3%) |
| Associates | 908 (17.2%) |
| Bachelors | 406 (7.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,039 (38.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,640 ▼ 15% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $381,300 ▲ 37% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $918/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 4,334 |
| Vacant Units | 978 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Wallowa County is located in Oregon and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 7,532 residents. With a median age of 49.1, it is a mature county.
Wallowa County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $64,639 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.0%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 7.7% is well below the national average.
Housing in Wallowa County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $381,300 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $917. Homeownership rates are high at 76.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Wallowa County are primarily White (89.63%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 46.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Wallowa 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97828 | Enterprise | 3,369 | $57,275 | $369,600 | $821 | 8.1% | 53.4% |
| 97846 | Joseph | 2,259 | $69,167 | $373,300 | $1,011 | 2.9% | 46.6% |
| 97857 | Lostine | 597 | $62,321 | $536,000 | $1,273 | 3.6% | 35.5% |
| 97885 | Wallowa | 1,222 | $77,708 | $359,000 | $839 | 0.0% | 33.1% |