City

Drain, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Douglas County  ·  Oregon

👥2,383Population
💰$54,679Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂49.1Median Age
🏠$270,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓22.7%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 51% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.8%Hispanic: 4.4%Asian: 2.2%Other: 5.4%Race
White84.8%
Hispanic4.4%
Asian2.2%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
32%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty17.8% ▲ 78% above avg
College Grads22.7% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 51% above avg
No HS Diploma32 (1.9%)
HS Graduate639 (37.4%)
Some College335 (19.6%)
Associates315 (18.4%)
Bachelors90 (5.3%)
Graduate Degree297 (17.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 37.4%Some College: 19.6%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 5.3%Graduate: 17.4%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad37.4%
Some College19.6%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors5.3%
Graduate17.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.9%Renter: 28.2%Tenure
Owner71.9%
Renter28.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,679 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$270,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$978/mo
Total Housing Units1,108
Vacant Units85

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
58%
About Drain, OR

Drain is a city in Oregon, located in Douglas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,383 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.1 years.

Economically, Drain is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,679 is below the national average. Approximately 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Drain is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $270,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $978 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Drain is less-educated. 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Drain
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97435 2,383 $54,679 $270,800 $978 7.4% 22.7% 71.9%