City

Wasco, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Sherman County  ·  Oregon

👥752Population
💰$61,750Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂49.7Median Age
🏠$203,400Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓28.0%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.9%Hispanic: 7.1%Asian: 0.8%Other: 8.4%Race
White82.9%
Hispanic7.1%
Asian0.8%
Other8.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
13%
25–44
18%
45–64
33%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty15.0% ▲ 50% above avg
College Grads28.0% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.6%)
HS Graduate166 (32.5%)
Some College74 (14.5%)
Associates124 (24.3%)
Bachelors69 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree74 (14.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 32.5%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 24.3%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 14.5%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad32.5%
Some College14.5%
Associates24.3%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate14.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.7%Renter: 28.3%Tenure
Owner71.7%
Renter28.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,750 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$203,400 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,133/mo
Total Housing Units336
Vacant Units50

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
61%
About Wasco, OR

Wasco is a city in Oregon, located in Sherman County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 752 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.7 years.

Economically, Wasco is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,750 is below the national average. Approximately 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Wasco is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $203,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,133 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wasco is moderately educated. 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wasco
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97065 752 $61,750 $203,400 $1,133 0.0% 28.0% 71.7%