City

Prairie City, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Grant County  ·  Oregon

👥919Population
💰$59,583Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂53.1Median Age
🏠$190,700Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓29.4%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 55% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.2%Hispanic: 2.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 6.1%Race
White89.2%
Hispanic2.6%
Asian0.4%
Other6.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
7%
18–24
4%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.82
Below Poverty15.7% ▲ 57% above avg
College Grads29.4% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 55% above avg
HS Graduate211 (29.4%)
Some College110 (15.3%)
Associates186 (25.9%)
Bachelors27 (3.8%)
Graduate Degree184 (25.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 25.9%Bachelors: 3.8%Graduate: 25.6%Edu
HS Grad29.4%
Some College15.3%
Associates25.9%
Bachelors3.8%
Graduate25.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.3%Renter: 13.7%Tenure
Owner86.3%
Renter13.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,583 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$190,700 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$858/mo
Total Housing Units573
Vacant Units106

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
63%
Walked
22%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
55%
About Prairie City, OR

Prairie City is a city in Oregon, located in Grant County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 919 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.1 years.

Economically, Prairie City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,583 is below the national average. Approximately 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Prairie City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $858 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Prairie City is moderately educated. 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Prairie City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97869 919 $59,583 $190,700 $858 7.6% 29.4% 86.3%