The Dalles, OR — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 97058 serves a portion of The Dalles, Oregon, within Wasco County. This community is home to approximately 9,934 residents, with a median age of 33.1 years. The median household income of $73,812 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $280,485 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 41% owner-occupied and 59% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of The Dalles is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 129 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 35% and an unemployment rate of 2.9%, 97058 reflects the economic character of Wasco County in Oregon.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 9,934 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 21,182 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $73,812 | ↑ 9% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $280,485 | ↓ 7% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 129 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | ↓ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 15.0% | ↑ 32% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 35% | ↓ 0% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 33.1 yrs | ↓ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 41% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 59% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 5,364 | — |