City

Joseph, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Wallowa County  ·  Oregon

👥2,259Population
💰$69,167Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂55.9Median Age
🏠$373,300Median Home Value▲ 34% above avg
🎓46.6%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.5%Hispanic: 7%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.3%Race
White87.5%
Hispanic7.0%
Black0.1%
Asian0.6%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
10%
18–24
3%
25–44
18%
45–64
28%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.01
Below Poverty3.9% ▼ 62% below avg
College Grads46.6% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 42% below avg
HS Graduate425 (24.8%)
Some College236 (13.8%)
Associates255 (14.9%)
Bachelors101 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree699 (40.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.8%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 40.7%Edu
HS Grad24.8%
Some College13.8%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate40.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.9%Renter: 24.1%Tenure
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,167 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$373,300 ▲ 34% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,011/mo
Total Housing Units1,587
Vacant Units481

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
58%
About Joseph, OR

Joseph is a city in Oregon, located in Wallowa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,259 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.9 years.

Economically, Joseph is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,167 is near the national average. Approximately 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Joseph is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $373,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,011 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Joseph is well-educated. 46.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Joseph
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97846 2,259 $69,167 $373,300 $1,011 2.9% 46.6% 75.9%