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Wasco County
Dufur, OR
97021
97021 ZIP Code — Dufur, OR
Wasco County, Oregon
ZIP code 97021 is located in
Dufur ,
Oregon ,
within Wasco County .
It covers approximately 261.89 square miles and serves a population of
1,386 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 541 .
About ZIP code 97021
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $330,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $73,021. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 97021 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,386
Population density
5 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
065
Geography
Land area
261.89 sq mi
Water area
0.34 sq mi
Latitude
45.3968
Longitude
-121.1537
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
541
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.0%
44.0%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
32.4%
36.0%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
25.9%
16.1%
23.2%
Over $200k
1.8%
3.9%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$73,021
Median household income
$330,300
Median home value
$1,090
Median monthly rent
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 342 24.7% 18 and over 1,044 75.3% 65 and over 315 22.7% Median age 40.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 1,212 83.2% Two or more races 171 11.7% Hispanic or Latino 71 4.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 3 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.0%
44.0%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
32.4%
36.0%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
25.9%
16.1%
23.2%
Over $200k
1.8%
3.9%
7.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.3% $10k–$15k 2.6% $15k–$25k 7.2% $25k–$35k 11.8% $35k–$50k 11.6% $50k–$75k 21.6% $75k–$100k 9.3% $100k–$150k 21.6% $150k–$200k 8.0% $200k+ 4.8% Median income $73,021
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $330,300 Median rent / month $1,090 Owner occupied 67.5% Renter occupied 32.5% Vacant 13.4% Single-family detached 65.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 32.8% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.38
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.6% 2000–2009 22.2% 1990–1999 14.9% 1980–1989 7.7% 1970–1979 14.8% 1960–1969 15.6% 1950–1959 3.8% 1940–1949 2.8% 1939 or earlier 16.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 10.9% 2 bedrooms 25.9% 3 bedrooms 49.9% 4 bedrooms 9.8% 5+ bedrooms 3.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.5% 1 vehicle 18.2% 2 vehicles 34.1% 3 or more 47.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.1% Electricity 75.1% Propane / LP gas 7.7% Fuel oil 3.8% Wood 12.0% No fuel used 0.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 278 45.6% Cohabiting couple 29 4.8% Male householder, no spouse 233 38.2% Female householder, no spouse 70 11.5% Households with children under 18 153 25.1% Households with seniors (65+) 291 47.7% Average household size 2.27
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.3% 17.5% Married 44.2% 60.8% Separated 1.3% 4.1% Widowed 3.0% 6.8% Divorced 27.3% 10.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
36.9%
Graduate / professional
8.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.8% Bachelor's or higher 21.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 34 10.3% Kindergarten 11 3.3% Elementary school 173 52.3% High school 58 17.5% College / grad school 55 16.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.1%
Agriculture & mining
14.0%
Public administration
8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.6%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Transportation & utilities
1.4%
Professional & management
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.0% Service 10.7% Sales & office 24.3% Natural resources & construction 15.9% Production & transportation 13.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 64.1% Government 27.1% Self-employed 8.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 72.1% Carpool 8.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 8.1% Work from home 9.8% Other means 1.3% Avg commute (minutes) 24.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
6.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 36.7% Retirement income 38.2% Supplemental Security 7.2% Cash public assistance 1.0% Food stamps / SNAP 9.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 28.2% High blood pressure 34.9% High cholesterol 34.4% Diabetes 11.0% Heart disease 8.0% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 27.9% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 8.2% Cancer 8.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.3% Binge drinking 16.1% No physical activity 20.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.7% Depression 23.2% Fair or poor health 15.6% Poor mental health 14.9% Poor physical health 11.5% No health insurance 10.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.8% Visited dentist 67.3% Cholesterol screening 90.5% Teeth loss 13.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 163 15.6%
Disability % Any disability 19.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 14.1% 65 and over 54.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 73.4% Public insurance 42.9% No insurance 6.1% Uninsured under 19 1.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,271 91.7% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,371 98.9% Born in same state 1,345 97.0% Born in different state 880 63.5% Foreign born 26 1.9% Naturalized citizen 15 1.1% Not a US citizen 7 46.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 170 12.3% Italian 123 8.9% Arab 67 4.8% Polish 12 0.9%
Ancestry Count % German 10 0.7% English 3 0.2% Dutch 2 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.0% Internet access 83.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97021
What city is ZIP code 97021 in?
ZIP code 97021 is primarily assigned to Dufur, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97021 in?
ZIP code 97021 falls within Wasco County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97021 have a large veteran population?
16% of civilians in ZIP code 97021 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 97021 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 97021 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97021?
The median home value in ZIP code 97021 is $330,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 97021?
ZIP code 97021 has an estimated population of 1,386 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 97021 in?
ZIP code 97021 observes the PST timezone.
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