97014 ZIP Code — Cascade Locks, OR

Hood River County, Oregon

ZIP code 97014 is located in Cascade Locks, Oregon, within Hood River County. It covers approximately 145.84 square miles and serves a population of 1,491 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541/458.

About ZIP code 97014

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $340,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,500. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 97014 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,491

population

145.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97014 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97014

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97014. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cascade Locks	Acceptable
Cascade Locks	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97031 Hood River (9.4 mi) 97019 Corbett (12.5 mi) 98610 Carson (12.6 mi) 98651 Underwood (15.6 mi) 97049 Rhododendron (15.6 mi) 97041 Mount Hood Parkdale (17 mi) 98671 Washougal (18.1 mi) 98605 Bingen (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,491
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	145.84 sq mi
Water area	7.79 sq mi
Latitude	45.6096
Longitude	-121.8423
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	541/458

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.6%	33.5%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	29.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	26.7%	23.2%
Over $200k	4.4%	9.9%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,491

Population

People per sq mi

49.8

Median age

$62,500

Median household income

$40,943

Per capita income

$340,700

Median home value

$1,052

Median monthly rent

75.3%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

618

Housing units

23.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

130

60–64

127

137

65–74

134

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	217	14.6%
18 and over	1,274	85.4%
65 and over	356	23.9%
Median age	49.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.1%

Two or more races 4.4%

Asian 2.7%

Black or African American 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,310	86.1%
Two or more races	67	4.4%
Asian	41	2.7%
Black or African American	40	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	30	2%
Other race	26	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.6%	33.5%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	29.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	26.7%	23.2%
Over $200k	4.4%	9.9%	7.2%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 29.6%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	29.6%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	21.3%
$150k–$200k	8.2%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$62,500

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 1.6%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k–$300k 30.9%

$300k–$500k 54.9%

$500k–$1M 7.8%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$340,700
Median rent / month	$1,052
Owner occupied	75.3%
Renter occupied	24.7%
Vacant	13.5%
Single-family detached	79.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	7.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.2%
2010–2019	9.8%
2000–2009	15.8%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	4.8%
1970–1979	21.0%
1960–1969	2.0%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	20.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	25.6%
3 bedrooms	59.9%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	33.5%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	22.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	72.9%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	10.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	267	39.3%
Cohabiting couple	27	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	222	32.6%
Female householder, no spouse	164	24.1%
Households with children under 18	150	22.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	278	40.9%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.6%	18.7%
Married	61.9%	54.0%
Separated	0.0%	2.3%
Widowed	0.5%	9.0%
Divorced	16.0%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 17.1%

Some college, no degree 28.7%

Associate's degree 22.5%

Bachelor's degree 20.2%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	23.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	9.2%
Kindergarten	4	1.5%
Elementary school	106	38.8%
High school	43	15.8%
College / grad school	95	34.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 20.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 20.7%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Education & healthcare 11.6%

Construction 11.0%

Public administration 5.7%

Information 5.0%

Other services 3.7%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Professional & management 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.6%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	10.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.1%
Production & transportation	30.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.5%
Government	19.2%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.3%
Carpool	15.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.2%
Work from home	16.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 9.2%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.9%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.5%
High blood pressure	30.9%
High cholesterol	29.5%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	25.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	21.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.7%
Visited dentist	61.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	100	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	64.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.1%
Public insurance	43.1%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,431	96.0%
Spanish	4	0.3%
Other Indo-European	4	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,461	98.0%
Born in same state	1,453	97.5%
Born in different state	741	49.7%
Foreign born	8	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	30	2.0%
Not a US citizen	21	70.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	366	24.5%
Italian	190	12.7%
German	86	5.8%
Polish	63	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	62	4.2%
English	40	2.7%
Dutch	10	0.7%
Irish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	98.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97014

What city is ZIP code 97014 in?

ZIP code 97014 is primarily assigned to Cascade Locks, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97014 in?

ZIP code 97014 falls within Hood River County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97014 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 97014 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97014?

The median home value in ZIP code 97014 is $340,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 97014?

ZIP code 97014 has an estimated population of 1,491 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 97014?

The median household income in ZIP code 97014 is $62,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 97014 in?

ZIP code 97014 observes the PST timezone.