| City: | Hood River, Oregon |
| County: | Hood River County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:32:43 PM |
| Population: | 19,656 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 541 / 458 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 45.5636, -121.6600 |
| Land Area: | 149.65 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 97031 has 19,656 residents and 7,363 households (average 2.63 persons per household). The median age is 40.1 years, about the same as the state (39.9) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.4% male and 50.6% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (67.8%, lower than the state average of 74.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.6%, which is much higher than the state average (13.9%).
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| 2020 Population: | 19,656Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 19,145Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 21,082Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 131.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $86,085Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 7,363Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $608,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.63Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.83Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 18,309 | 18,674 | 18,762 | 18,990 | 19,210 | 19,322 | 19,132 | 19,161 | 18,902 | 18,643 | 19,464 | 19,376 | 19,145 |
| Decennial Census | 18,375 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 19,656 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.1
Male Median Age: 39.1
Female Median Age: 41.2
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 545 | 620 | 729 | 728 | 519 | 586 | 572 | 673 | 631 | 670 | 637 | 659 | 641 | 551 | 364 | 256 | 153 | 172 |
| Female | 504 | 626 | 727 | 676 | 497 | 499 | 589 | 698 | 680 | 691 | 710 | 657 | 683 | 518 | 380 | 335 | 198 | 282 |
| Total | 1,049 | 1,246 | 1,456 | 1,404 | 1,016 | 1,085 | 1,161 | 1,371 | 1,311 | 1,361 | 1,347 | 1,316 | 1,324 | 1,069 | 744 | 591 | 351 | 454 |
| White: | 13,332 | 59.03% |
| Black: | 43 | 0.19% |
| Hispanic:* | 6,019 | 26.65% |
| Asian: | 343 | 1.52% |
| American Indian: | 205 | 0.91% |
| Hawaiian: | 28 | 0.12% |
| Other: | 2,614 | 11.57% |
| Total: | 22,584 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 9,706 | 49.38% | 39.1 years |
| Females: | 9,950 | 50.62% | 41.2 years |
| Total: | 19,656 | 100% | 40.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 16,138 | 84.29% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 207 | 1.08% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 906 | 4.73% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 1,894 | 14.63% |
| Total Population: | 19,145 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 16,345 | 85.37% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 2,800 | 14.63% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $86,085, which is markedly greater than the national median ($78,538), is up $31,992 (59.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,115. Family households earn a median of $110,976 versus $46,837 for nonfamily households (a difference of $64,139). By gender, male median income is $61,351 and female is $50,726, which is far less than the state female median ($55,932), with a current gap of $10,625 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 70.5%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (62.3%). The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is better than the state rate (5.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (42.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,093 | $56,640 | $56,884 | $56,754 | $55,886 | $57,594 | $57,655 | $63,838 | $66,970 | $76,434 | $81,530 | $83,791 | $86,085 |
| Median Family Income | $62,849 | $65,817 | $66,080 | $63,571 | $64,971 | $66,985 | $65,842 | $74,046 | $78,947 | $90,372 | $96,635 | $103,000 | $110,976 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $31,213 | $32,603 | $34,821 | $40,338 | $34,864 | $40,435 | $41,536 | $45,199 | $43,939 | $46,409 | $53,750 | $47,639 | $46,837 |
| Median Male Income | $36,398 | $36,832 | $37,703 | $40,158 | $39,623 | $40,932 | $42,073 | $47,439 | $50,340 | $53,854 | $55,733 | $59,738 | $61,351 |
| Median Female Income | $31,742 | $30,686 | $31,127 | $31,061 | $30,431 | $32,414 | $36,578 | $40,108 | $41,696 | $41,462 | $45,519 | $46,556 | $50,726 |
| Employed: | 10,190 | 67.47% |
| Unemployed: | 419 | 2.77% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 4,495 | 29.76% |
| Total: | 15,104 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 4,362 | 42.81% |
| Service: | 1,781 | 17.48% |
| Sales and Office: | 1,708 | 16.76% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1,449 | 14.22% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 890 | 8.73% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 10,190 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $608,100, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is up $268,200 (78.91%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $222,100. The median gross rent is $1,411, which is a touch higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $696 (97.34%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $226. Of occupied housing, owners make up 66.68% (59.55% with a mortgage, 40.45% free-and-clear) and renters 33.32% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.02%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (7.46%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $339,900 | $330,500 | $335,700 | $319,900 | $329,900 | $330,600 | $344,700 | $364,000 | $386,000 | $430,500 | $460,800 | $522,800 | $608,100 |
| Less than $500: | 148 | 6.23% |
| $500 to $999: | 444 | 18.69% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 501 | 21.09% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 358 | 15.07% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 272 | 11.45% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 142 | 5.98% |
| $3,000 or more: | 149 | 6.27% |
| No Rent: | 361 | 15.20% |
| Total: | 2,375 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $715 | $721 | $786 | $873 | $921 | $1,089 | $1,050 | $1,233 | $1,185 | $1,184 | $1,183 | $1,318 | $1,411 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 2,830 | 39.71% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 1,922 | 26.97% |
| Renter Occupied: | 2,375 | 33.32% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 7,127 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 7,127 | 88.98% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 883 | 11.02% |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,010 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 6,059 | 75.64% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 1,201 | 14.99% |
| Other Units: | 750 | 9.36% |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,010 | 100% |
In 2023, 41.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 83.90%, which is markedly below the state rate (91.70%). The uninsured rate is 8.30%, which is notably higher than the state rate (6.20%). The share of people in poverty is 2.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 4.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.30 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (51.26%). College enrollment is 13.77%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 1,428 | 10.77% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 702 | 5.29% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 2,548 | 19.22% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,324 | 17.53% |
| Associate's degree: | 739 | 5.57% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,069 | 23.15% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,448 | 18.46% |
| Total: | 13,258 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 11,128 | 83.93% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 5,517 | 41.61% |
| Private Insurance: | 13,212 | 61.86% |
| Public Insurance: | 6,564 | 30.73% |
| No Insurance: | 1,581 | 7.40% |
| Total: | 21,357 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 19,776 | 92.60% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 7.1% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 10.9% | 8.9% | 7.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 3.0% | 3.3% | 2.9% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 138 | 3.16% |
| Kindergarten: | 141 | 3.23% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,237 | 51.26% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,247 | 28.57% |
| College or graduate school: | 601 | 13.77% |
| Total: | 4,364 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 279 | 6.39% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 3,625 | 83.07% |
ZIP Code 97031 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 971 business establishments, employing about 9,732 people with an annual payroll of $511,072,000. USPS data shows 8,016 residential mailboxes and 859 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 8,016Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 859Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 15,908Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 6,009Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 472Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 971Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $118,592,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $511,072,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 9,732Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 97031 is located in Hood River County, Oregon, within the Hood River, OR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26220) and Oregon's 3rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 23,958 people, about 82.04% of whom live in ZIP Code 97031. It covers 149.65 sq mi of land and a water area of 4.641 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Hood River, ORSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 26220Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 23,958Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 149.65 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 4.641 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1074.46 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4134900Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Hood River city; OregonSource: Census |
ZIP Code 97031 is in the Hood River County School District 1, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 6 public schools and 3 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.