City

Mount Vernon, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Grant County  ·  Oregon

👥968Population
💰$57,103Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂59.1Median Age
🏠$191,200Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓43.3%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊9.9%Unemployment▲ 103% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.7% Female 43.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Other: 3.7%Race
White91.8%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
12%
25–44
14%
45–64
14%
65+
27%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.99
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads43.3% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment9.9% ▲ 103% above avg
HS Graduate162 (24.4%)
Some College58 (8.7%)
Associates157 (23.6%)
Bachelors74 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree214 (32.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.4%Some College: 8.7%Associates: 23.6%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 32.2%Edu
HS Grad24.4%
Some College8.7%
Associates23.6%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate32.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.4%Renter: 14.6%Tenure
Owner85.4%
Renter14.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
35%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,103 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$191,200 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$693/mo
Total Housing Units592
Vacant Units105

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
39%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
52%
About Mount Vernon, OR

Mount Vernon is a city in Oregon, located in Grant County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 968 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.1 years.

Economically, Mount Vernon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,103 is below the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Vernon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $191,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $693 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Vernon is well-educated. 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Vernon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97865 968 $57,103 $191,200 $693 9.9% 43.3% 85.4%