City

Cove, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  Oregon

👥1,923Population
💰$74,271Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.2Median Age
🏠$363,100Median Home Value▲ 30% above avg
🎓41.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊11.0%Unemployment▲ 125% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.3%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.5%Other: 8.4%Race
White88.3%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.2%
Asian0.5%
Other8.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
17%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads41.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment11.0% ▲ 125% above avg
No HS Diploma16 (1.3%)
HS Graduate346 (27.4%)
Some College176 (14%)
Associates200 (15.9%)
Bachelors120 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree403 (32%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 27.4%Some College: 14%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 32%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad27.4%
Some College14.0%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate32.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.7%Renter: 17.3%Tenure
Owner82.7%
Renter17.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,271 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$363,100 ▲ 30% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,142/mo
Total Housing Units824
Vacant Units43

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
60%
About Cove, OR

Cove is a city in Oregon, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,923 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.2 years.

Economically, Cove is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,271 is near the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Cove is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $363,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,142 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cove is well-educated. 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.25%).

Cove, OR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oregon.

ZIP Codes in Cove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97824 1,923 $74,271 $363,100 $1,142 11.0% 41.5% 82.7%