City

Rainier, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Columbia County  ·  Oregon

👥7,096Population
💰$74,453Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂48.2Median Age
🏠$364,300Median Home Value▲ 31% above avg
🎓22.4%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.6%Hispanic: 5%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.4%Other: 7.2%Race
White83.6%
Hispanic5.0%
Black0.5%
Asian0.4%
Other7.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads22.4% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma61 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,900 (37.6%)
Some College972 (19.2%)
Associates988 (19.6%)
Bachelors376 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree756 (15%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 37.6%Some College: 19.2%Associates: 19.6%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 15%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad37.6%
Some College19.2%
Associates19.6%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.8%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
48%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,453 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$364,300 ▲ 31% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$882/mo
Total Housing Units3,115
Vacant Units292

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Rainier, OR

Rainier is a city in Oregon, located in Columbia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,096 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.2 years.

Economically, Rainier is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,453 is near the national average. Approximately 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Rainier is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $364,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $882 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rainier is less-educated. 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rainier
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97048 7,096 $74,453 $364,300 $882 5.5% 22.4% 73.2%