City

Spray, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Wheeler County  ·  Oregon

👥351Population
💰$48,214Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂56.0Median Age
🏠$299,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓32.8%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 82% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.6%Hispanic: 0.6%Asian: 2%Other: 18.8%Race
White78.6%
Hispanic0.6%
Asian2.0%
Other18.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
11%
18–24
3%
25–44
13%
45–64
34%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads32.8% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 82% below avg
HS Graduate84 (31.3%)
Some College26 (9.7%)
Associates70 (26.1%)
Bachelors21 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree67 (25%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 26.1%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 25%Edu
HS Grad31.3%
Some College9.7%
Associates26.1%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate25.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.1%Renter: 30.9%Tenure
Owner69.1%
Renter30.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,214 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$299,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio6.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$843/mo
Total Housing Units208
Vacant Units56

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
63%
About Spray, OR

Spray is a city in Oregon, located in Wheeler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 351 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56 years.

Economically, Spray is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,214 is below the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Spray is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $299,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $843 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Spray is moderately educated. 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (78.63%).

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

ZIP Codes in Spray
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97874 351 $48,214 $299,100 $843 0.9% 32.8% 69.1%