ZIP Code 97838 Demographics

Umatilla County, Oregon  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 97838 compared to county averages.

Total Population

27,713

↓ 65.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$81,239

↑ +15.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$267,700

↑ +13.0% vs county

Median Age

34.5 yrs

↑ 6.5% vs county

Unemployment Rate

6.8%

↓ +0.7% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 97838 compares to Umatilla County and Oregon overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 97838 $81k Umatilla $70k Oregon $77k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 97838 $268k Umatilla $237k Oregon $423k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

10.4%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

69.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$974

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 97838 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$267,700
Down Payment (20%)$53,540
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,700P&I: $1354 | Tax: $268 | Ins: $78
Rent (Local Median)
$974
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $726/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 97838, sorted by distance.

97882 4.6 mi away umatilla county 99346 10.1 mi away benton county 97859 47.4 mi away umatilla county

About Umatilla County

Umatilla County is located in Oregon and has a total population of 79,904. The county's median household income is $70,322 and median home value is $236,800. ZIP code 97838 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Umatilla County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.