County

Wasco County, OR

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Oregon

👥26,183Population
💰$63,486Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$338,049Median Home Value▲ 21% above avg
🎓36.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 54% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.4%Hispanic: 19.8%Black: 0.5%Asian: 1%Other: 4.2%Race
White73.4%
Hispanic19.8%
Black0.5%
Asian1.0%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads36.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 54% above avg
No HS Diploma322 (1.9%)
HS Graduate4,393 (26.4%)
Some College2,814 (16.9%)
Associates3,114 (18.7%)
Bachelors2,179 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree3,790 (22.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 26.4%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 22.8%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad26.4%
Some College16.9%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate22.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.1%Renter: 33.9%Tenure
Owner66.1%
Renter33.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,486 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$338,049 ▲ 21% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,008/mo
Total Housing Units11,937
Vacant Units1,631

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Wasco County, OR

Wasco County is located in Oregon and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 26,183 residents. With a median age of 40.63, it is a middle-aged county.

Wasco County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $63,486 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.6%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 11.6% is above the national average.

Housing in Wasco County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $338,049 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,007. Homeownership rates are high at 66.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Wasco County are primarily White (73.36%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Wasco 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 Codes in Wasco County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
97001 Antelope 373 $35,972 $717 12.3% 52.0%
97021 Dufur 1,457 $77,301 $393,000 $1,286 1.8% 39.7%
97037 Maupin 857 $62,422 $290,900 $1,268 0.0% 43.6%
97040 Mosier 1,877 $77,500 $413,900 $1,287 0.0% 51.4%
97058 The Dalles 20,540 $62,257 $332,500 $950 9.2% 34.0%
97063 Tygh Valley 1,064 $54,083 $274,100 $1,146 1.8% 30.5%