City

Hermiston, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Umatilla County  ·  Oregon

👥27,979Population
💰$76,032Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂34.8Median Age
🏠$274,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓28.7%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.9%Hispanic: 45.3%Black: 0.8%Asian: 1.2%Other: 4.4%Race
White47.9%
Hispanic45.3%
Black0.8%
Asian1.2%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
10%
25–44
28%
45–64
21%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.89
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads28.7% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma1,130 (7.4%)
HS Graduate4,583 (30%)
Some College2,704 (17.7%)
Associates2,477 (16.2%)
Bachelors1,754 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree2,640 (17.3%)

Education

No HS: 7.4%HS Grad: 30%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 17.3%Edu
No HS7.4%
HS Grad30.0%
Some College17.7%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate17.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.7%Renter: 28.3%Tenure
Owner71.7%
Renter28.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,032 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$274,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,046/mo
Total Housing Units10,166
Vacant Units604

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
55%
About Hermiston, OR

Hermiston is a city in Oregon, located in Umatilla County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 27,979 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.8 years.

Economically, Hermiston is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,032 is near the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hermiston is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $274,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,046 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hermiston is moderately educated. 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.9%.

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

ZIP Codes in Hermiston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97838 27,979 $76,032 $274,400 $1,046 5.5% 28.7% 71.7%