City

La Grande, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  Oregon

👥16,545Population
💰$62,411Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$264,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓35.7%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.9%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 0.9%Asian: 1.4%Other: 3.9%Race
White84.9%
Hispanic5.5%
Black0.9%
Asian1.4%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
13%
25–44
25%
45–64
20%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty17.5% ▲ 75% above avg
College Grads35.7% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 22% above avg
No HS Diploma89 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,970 (29.3%)
Some College1,588 (15.7%)
Associates1,868 (18.4%)
Bachelors900 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree2,719 (26.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 29.3%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 26.8%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad29.3%
Some College15.7%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate26.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.9%Renter: 42.1%Tenure
Owner57.9%
Renter42.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,411 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$264,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$973/mo
Total Housing Units7,501
Vacant Units546

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
78%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
63%
About La Grande, OR

La Grande is a city in Oregon, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,545 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37 years.

Economically, La Grande is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,411 is below the national average. Approximately 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in La Grande is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $264,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $973 per month.

The population of La Grande is moderately educated. 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in La Grande
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97850 16,545 $62,411 $264,700 $973 6.0% 35.7% 57.9%