City

Falls City, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Oregon

👥1,464Population
💰$54,018Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$295,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓27.0%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊10.9%Unemployment▲ 124% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.8%Hispanic: 8.7%Asian: 0.6%Other: 4.4%Race
White84.8%
Hispanic8.7%
Asian0.6%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
16%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.91
Below Poverty17.1% ▲ 71% above avg
College Grads27.0% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment10.9% ▲ 124% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (1%)
HS Graduate366 (41.4%)
Some College156 (17.6%)
Associates114 (12.9%)
Bachelors71 (8%)
Graduate Degree168 (19%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 41.4%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 19%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad41.4%
Some College17.6%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.5%Renter: 23.5%Tenure
Owner76.5%
Renter23.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,018 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$295,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,073/mo
Total Housing Units518
Vacant Units15

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
62%
About Falls City, OR

Falls City is a city in Oregon, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,464 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Falls City is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,018 is below the national average. Approximately 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Falls City is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $295,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,073 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Falls City is moderately educated. 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Falls City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97344 1,464 $54,018 $295,500 $1,073 10.9% 27.0% 76.5%