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    Zip Code 97801

    Pendleton, Oregon — Umatilla County

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    📍 ZIP code 97801 is in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon.

    ZIP code 97801 is located in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon. It is a zip code in the Pacific (PST/PDT) Time Zone with an estimated population of 21,930. The area code for ZIP code 97801 is 541.

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    Zip code 97801 is in Pendleton, Oregon (Umatilla County). It has a population of 21,930, median household income of $73,308, and median home value of $277,600.

    Population

    21,930

    Income

    $73,308

    Home Value

    $277,600

    Climate

    90°F / 28°F

    About Zip Code 97801

    Zip code 97801 is located in Pendleton, Oregon, within Umatilla County. Home to approximately 21,930 residents, this area sits at an elevation of 1021 ft and falls within the Pacific (PST/PDT) timezone. The local area code is 541.

    The median household income is $73,308 per year, which is above the national median of $70,784. Homes in this zip code have a median value of $277,600, and the cost of living index is 90 (10% below the national average of 100).

    Summers average a high of 90°F while winters drop to 28°F. The area receives about 12 in of rain and 15 in of snow annually. The zip code covers 491.1 square miles of land area and 1.7 square miles of water.

    Key Statistics

    Population

    21,930

    Median Income

    $73,308

    Median Home Value

    $277,600

    Timezone

    Pacific (PST/PDT)

    Area Code

    541

    Elevation

    1021 ft

    Land Area

    491.1 sq mi

    Median Age

    38.2

    Housing Units

    9,033

    Compare With Nearby Zip Codes

    Metric978019783597810978759786897813
    CityPendleton, ORHelix, ORAdams, ORStanfield, ORPilot Rock, ORAthena, OR
    Population21,9305458262,5221,5311,366
    Median Income$73,308$126,667$69,688$67,679$95,893$73,688
    Home Value$277,600$236,100$261,900$204,300$190,300$217,200
    Cost of Living9011585778074
    Median Age38.241.74943.245.740.2

    Cost of Living

    Cost of Living Index90

    100 = National Average. Pendleton's cost of living is 10% below the national average.

    vs. State Avg

    Below

    Affordability

    Affordable

    Income-to-Home

    3.8x

    Demographics

    Zip code 97801 has a population of 21,930 people with a median age of 38.2. There are 9,033 housing units in this area.

    Racial & Ethnic Composition

    white75%
    black1%
    hispanic10%
    asian0%
    other14%

    Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.

    Population History

    Pendleton (97801) population trend from 2010 to 2024

    ↑ 35.7%
    2010201220142016201820202022202413k16k18k23k

    Source: U.S. Census Bureau estimates and American Community Survey data.

    Climate & Weather

    Summer High

    90°F

    Winter Low

    28°F

    Annual Rainfall

    12 in

    Annual Snowfall

    15 in

    Pendleton experiences hot summers with average highs around 90°F. Winters are cool with lows averaging 28°F. The area receives about 15 in of snow per year.

    Housing & Economy

    Median Home Value

    $277,600

    Median Household Income

    $73,308

    With 9,033 housing units across 491.1 square miles, 97801 has a housing density of 18 units per square mile. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

    Location & Geography

    Latitude

    45.6708°

    Longitude

    -118.8237°

    Land Area

    491.1 sq mi

    Water Area

    1.7 sq mi

    45.6708, -118.8237Open in Google Maps →

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    ZIP Codes with Similar Income Nationwide

    The five U.S. ZIP codes whose median household income is closest to 97801's $73,308. A way to compare Pendleton to economically similar communities elsewhere in the country.

    Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.

    ZIP Codes with Similar Demographics

    The five U.S. ZIP codes whose racial and ethnic composition most closely matches 97801 (Pendleton, OR). Similarity is measured by cosine distance on the five-category ACS demographic vector.

    Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.

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    People Also Ask

    What zip code is Pendleton, Oregon?

    Pendleton, Oregon uses zip code 97801 along with 1 other zip codes.

    What county is zip code 97801 in?

    Zip code 97801 is located in Umatilla County, Oregon.

    What is the population of zip code 97801?

    The population of zip code 97801 is 21,930 with a median age of 38.2.

    Is 97801 in Pendleton, Oregon?

    Yes, zip code 97801 is in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon. The area code is 541.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What city is zip code 97801 in?

    Zip code 97801 is in Pendleton, Oregon. It is part of Umatilla County and uses the Pacific (PST/PDT) timezone.

    What is zip code 97801?

    Zip code 97801 is a U.S. postal code in Pendleton, Oregon (Umatilla County). It has a population of 21,930 and covers 491.1 square miles.

    What is the population of zip code 97801?

    The population of zip code 97801 (Pendleton, OR) is 21,930 with a median age of 38.2. There are approximately 9,033 housing units in this area.

    What is the median income in zip code 97801?

    The median household income in zip code 97801 (Pendleton, OR) is $73,308 per year. The cost of living index is 90 (100 = national average).

    What is the average home price in zip code 97801?

    The median home value in zip code 97801 (Pendleton, OR) is $277,600. The cost of living index is 90 compared to the national average of 100.

    What county is zip code 97801 in?

    Zip code 97801 is located in Umatilla County, Oregon. The primary city is Pendleton.

    What is the area code for zip code 97801?

    Zip code 97801 in Pendleton, OR uses area code 541. It is located in the Pacific (PST/PDT) timezone.

    Is zip code 97801 a good place to live?

    Zip code 97801 (Pendleton, OR) has a cost of living index of 90 (100 = national average), a median household income of $73,308, and median home values of $277,600. The median age is 38.2. Visit the full page for demographics, climate, and nearby zip code comparisons.

    What is the cost of living in zip code 97801?

    The cost of living index for zip code 97801 (Pendleton, OR) is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This area is below the national average. Median home value: $277,600.

    What schools serve zip code 97801?

    Zip code 97801 in Pendleton, Oregon is served by the local school district of Umatilla County. For specific school information, check your state's department of education or GreatSchools.org.

    All demographic data on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. ZIP code boundary and delivery data is sourced from the United States Postal Service (USPS). Data is updated periodically and may not reflect the most current figures. Census Bureau ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) may differ slightly from USPS ZIP code boundaries.

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    Data Sources

    Population, income, housing, age, and demographics
    U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2019-2023 vintage.
    ZIP to city and county mapping
    USPS and HUD-USPS ZIP-County Crosswalk.
    Time zones and area codes
    IANA tz database and NANPA.
    Elevation
    U.S. Geological Survey National Elevation Dataset (NED), via the USGS Elevation Point Query Service. Mapped to each ZCTA centroid coordinates. Last refreshed 2026-05-19.
    Last refreshed
    2026-05-18.

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