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Pendleton, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97801

Umatilla County, Oregon — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

21,521
17/sq mi
$71,639
Median income
$293,000
Median home value
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pendleton pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97801 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97801 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1273.4 square miles in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon. The area is home to 21,521 residents, producing a population density of 17 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 97801 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97801 sits at $71,639 (8% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $32,826. The poverty rate stands at 14.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $293,000 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $937 per month, and 60.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97801 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 15 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 97801 sits relative to Oregon and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 97801

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97801.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97801, Pendleton, OR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

21,521

Population

1273.4

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97801?

38.4

Median Age

54.4%

Male

45.6%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 76.7%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$71,639

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$32,826

Per Capita Income

14.7%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

15.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97801 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$71,639 49th percentile higher than 49% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,979

Total Housing Units

8,024

Occupied Units

955

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.7%
Renter 39.3%

$293,000

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$937

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-2.8%

YoY Change (2024)

255

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+155%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97801 have decreased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.3% 187
2021 +11.1% 208
2022 +16.7% 242
2023 +8.1% 262
2024 -2.8% 255

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 555 business establishments in ZIP 97801, employing approximately 8,367 people with a combined annual payroll of $422,080,000.

555

Businesses

8,367

Employees

$422.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 80 14.4%
Accommodation and food services 74 13.3%
Retail trade 68 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 55 9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 51 9.2%
Construction 44 7.9%
Finance and insurance 40 7.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 20 3.6%
Wholesale trade 17 3.1%
Manufacturing 12 2.2%
Information 12 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 2.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 0.9%
Educational services 4 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97801 in? ▼
ZIP code 97801 (Pendleton) is located in Umatilla County, Oregon. Umatilla County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/umatilla-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97801? ▼
ZIP code 97801 in Pendleton, OR has a population of 21,521 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97801? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97801 is $71,639, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97801? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97801 is $293,000, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97801? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97801 is White at 76.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97801? ▼
ZIP code 97801 has 555 business establishments employing approximately 8,367 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97801? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97801 are: Health care and social assistance (80), Accommodation and food services (74), Retail trade (68). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97801? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97801 decreased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97801? ▼
In ZIP code 97801, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 97801? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97801 is 15.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97801? ▼
In ZIP code 97801, approximately 60.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97801? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97801 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Pendleton, OR

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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