City

Madras, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Oregon

👥13,750Population
💰$69,696Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$308,900Median Home Value▲ 11% above avg
🎓33.8%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 52% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.6%Hispanic: 27.2%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.6%Other: 11.3%Race
White55.6%
Hispanic27.2%
Black0.4%
Asian0.6%
Other11.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads33.8% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 52% above avg
No HS Diploma206 (2.5%)
HS Graduate2,099 (25.4%)
Some College1,613 (19.6%)
Associates1,540 (18.7%)
Bachelors893 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree1,897 (23%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 25.4%Some College: 19.6%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 23%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad25.4%
Some College19.6%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate23.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.5%Renter: 34.5%Tenure
Owner65.5%
Renter34.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,696 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$308,900 ▲ 11% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$993/mo
Total Housing Units4,777
Vacant Units242

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Madras, OR

Madras is a city in Oregon, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,750 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Madras is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,696 is near the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Madras is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $308,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $993 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Madras is moderately educated. 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (55.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Madras
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97741 13,750 $69,696 $308,900 $993 7.5% 33.8% 65.5%