City

Milton Freewater, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Umatilla County  ·  Oregon

👥12,538Population
💰$54,013Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$225,400Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓25.7%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64%Hispanic: 30.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.8%Race
White64.0%
Hispanic30.8%
Asian0.3%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty15.7% ▲ 57% above avg
College Grads25.7% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma266 (3.7%)
HS Graduate2,346 (32.3%)
Some College1,370 (18.9%)
Associates1,417 (19.5%)
Bachelors804 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree1,062 (14.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 18.9%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 14.6%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College18.9%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate14.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.2%Renter: 43.8%Tenure
Owner56.2%
Renter43.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,013 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$225,400 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$858/mo
Total Housing Units5,245
Vacant Units634

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
56%
About Milton Freewater, OR

Milton Freewater is a city in Oregon, located in Umatilla County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,538 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38 years.

Economically, Milton Freewater is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,013 is below the national average. Approximately 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Milton Freewater is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $225,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $858 per month.

The population of Milton Freewater is moderately educated. 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Milton Freewater
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97862 12,538 $54,013 $225,400 $858 5.9% 25.7% 56.2%