City

Riddle, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Douglas County  ·  Oregon

👥2,541Population
💰$56,538Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂46.0Median Age
🏠$237,900Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓25.9%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊13.1%Unemployment▲ 168% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.9%Hispanic: 8%Black: 1%Asian: 1%Other: 9.8%Race
White78.9%
Hispanic8.0%
Black1.0%
Asian1.0%
Other9.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
17%
45–64
31%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty19.8% ▲ 98% above avg
College Grads25.9% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment13.1% ▲ 168% above avg
No HS Diploma19 (1.2%)
HS Graduate467 (30.2%)
Some College340 (22%)
Associates319 (20.6%)
Bachelors183 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree217 (14%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 30.2%Some College: 22%Associates: 20.6%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 14%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad30.2%
Some College22.0%
Associates20.6%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate14.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.7%Renter: 20.3%Tenure
Owner79.7%
Renter20.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,538 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$237,900 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$852/mo
Total Housing Units1,128
Vacant Units52

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
55%
About Riddle, OR

Riddle is a city in Oregon, located in Douglas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,541 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46 years.

Economically, Riddle is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,538 is below the national average. Approximately 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Riddle is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $237,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $852 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Riddle is moderately educated. 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (78.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Riddle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97469 2,541 $56,538 $237,900 $852 13.1% 25.9% 79.7%