City

The Dalles, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Wasco County  ·  Oregon

👥20,540Population
💰$62,257Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$332,500Median Home Value▲ 19% above avg
🎓34.0%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊9.2%Unemployment▲ 88% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72%Hispanic: 21.6%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3.7%Race
White72.0%
Hispanic21.6%
Black0.4%
Asian0.7%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads34.0% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment9.2% ▲ 88% above avg
No HS Diploma230 (1.8%)
HS Graduate3,609 (28%)
Some College2,310 (17.9%)
Associates2,367 (18.3%)
Bachelors1,644 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree2,747 (21.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 28%Some College: 17.9%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 21.3%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad28.0%
Some College17.9%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate21.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.9%Renter: 36.1%Tenure
Owner63.9%
Renter36.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,257 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$332,500 ▲ 19% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$950/mo
Total Housing Units8,797
Vacant Units693

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
59%
About The Dalles, OR

The Dalles is a city in Oregon, located in Wasco County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,540 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, The Dalles is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,257 is below the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in The Dalles is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $332,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $950 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of The Dalles is moderately educated. 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (72.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in The Dalles
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97058 20,540 $62,257 $332,500 $950 9.2% 34.0% 63.9%