City

Rufus, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Sherman County  ·  Oregon

👥225Population
💰$55,833Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂53.9Median Age
🏠$173,400Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓17.2%College Grads▼ 56% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.6% Female 40.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.2%Hispanic: 16%Other: 8.4%Race
White74.2%
Hispanic16.0%
Other8.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
16%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.97
Below Poverty20.0% ▲ 100% above avg
College Grads17.2% ▼ 56% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (2.1%)
HS Graduate77 (53.1%)
Some College17 (11.7%)
Associates23 (15.9%)
Bachelors3 (2.1%)
Graduate Degree22 (15.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 53.1%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 2.1%Graduate: 15.2%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad53.1%
Some College11.7%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors2.1%
Graduate15.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,833 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$173,400 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$756/mo
Total Housing Units151
Vacant Units37

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
71%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
62%
About Rufus, OR

Rufus is a city in Oregon, located in Sherman County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 225 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.9 years.

Economically, Rufus is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,833 is below the national average. Approximately 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Rufus is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $173,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $756 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rufus is less-educated. 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (74.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rufus
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97050 225 $55,833 $173,400 $756 4.3% 17.2% 79.8%