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ZIP 97801

Pop. 21,575·Umatilla County·113th most expensive ZIP in Oregon
Median rent (all units)
$1,340/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
-$625
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ZIP 97801 · $1,340
More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$830
1 BR
$910
2 BR
$1,200
3 BR
$1,670
4 BR+
$2,010
Research median
$1,200/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,080/yr
At $1,340/mo median
Location
StateOR
CountyUmatilla County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.4% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 97801 (Pendleton, OR) is majority owner-occupied, 24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,575
Median income
$71,639
Median age
38.4
Renters
39.3%
Age distribution
23.2%
23.2%
23%
19.1%
Under 1823.2%
18–3423.2%
35–5423%
55–6411.5%
65+19.1%
Gender
54.4%
45.6%
Male54.4%
Female45.6%
Race & ethnicity
76.7%
White76.7%
Black1%
Hispanic10.8%
Other11.2%
Education (25+)
31.7%
34.8%
24.9%
No HS diploma8.5%
HS diploma31.7%
Some college34.8%
Bachelor's+24.9%
Housing tenure
60.7%
39.3%
Owner60.7%
Renter39.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 97801 in Pendleton, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,176 → $71,639
up 11.6%
Population
21,526 → 21,575
up 0.2%
Renter share
38.9% → 39.3%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
22.4% → 24.9%
+2.5 pts

Census figures show median household income at $71,639 today, compared with $64,176 five years earlier. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 22.4% to 24.9%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 97801 covers Pendleton, OR. The median rent here is $1,340/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($71,639/yr), ZIP 97801 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 97801?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 97801 (Pendleton, OR) is $1,340. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 97801 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 97801's median rent of $1,340/mo is $625 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 97801 compare to other ZIPs in Oregon?

ZIP 97801 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Oregon, ranking #113 out of 116 ZIPs at $1,340/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 97801?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,340/mo in ZIP 97801. The local median household income is $71,639/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 97801?

Rent in ZIP 97801 has increased 6.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 97801 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 97801 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,340/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($71,639/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 97801 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 97801 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.3% of ZIP 97801 households are renters, while 60.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 97801 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 97801 compare to the rest of Pendleton?

ZIP 97801 is more affordable than Pendleton overall. At $1,340/mo, it's $3 below the Pendleton citywide median of $1,343/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 97801 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 97801 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,340/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 97801's median household income ($71,639/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 97801 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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