City

Vale, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Malheur County  ·  Oregon

👥4,358Population
💰$57,647Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$240,900Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓36.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.5%Hispanic: 13.9%Asian: 0.9%Other: 1.1%Race
White83.5%
Hispanic13.9%
Asian0.9%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
23%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads36.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma40 (1.5%)
HS Graduate694 (26.7%)
Some College371 (14.3%)
Associates559 (21.5%)
Bachelors370 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree569 (21.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 26.7%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 21.5%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 21.9%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad26.7%
Some College14.3%
Associates21.5%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate21.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.8%Renter: 31.2%Tenure
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,647 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$240,900 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$864/mo
Total Housing Units1,841
Vacant Units229

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Vale, OR

Vale is a city in Oregon, located in Malheur County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,358 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Vale is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,647 is below the national average. Approximately 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Vale is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $240,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $864 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vale is moderately educated. 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.46%).

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

ZIP Codes in Vale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97918 4,358 $57,647 $240,900 $864 3.5% 36.1% 68.8%