City

Grass Valley, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Sherman County  ·  Oregon

👥336Population
💰$39,375Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🎓40.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 77% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.6%Hispanic: 0.9%Other: 7.7%Race
White89.6%
Hispanic0.9%
Other7.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
11%
18–24
12%
25–44
19%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty23.8% ▲ 138% above avg
College Grads40.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 77% below avg
HS Graduate52 (24.6%)
Some College33 (15.6%)
Associates40 (19%)
Bachelors43 (20.4%)
Graduate Degree43 (20.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.6%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 20.4%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
HS Grad24.6%
Some College15.6%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors20.4%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.6%Renter: 40.4%Tenure
Owner59.6%
Renter40.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
37%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,375 ▼ 48% below avg
Total Housing Units195
Vacant Units49

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
19%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
82%
About Grass Valley, OR

Grass Valley is a city in Oregon, located in Sherman County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 336 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Grass Valley is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,375 is below the national average. Approximately 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The population of Grass Valley is well-educated. 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Grass Valley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97029 336 $39,375 1.1% 40.8% 59.6%