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ZIP 97838

Pop. 28,512·Umatilla County·108th most expensive ZIP in Oregon
Median rent (all units)
$1,478/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-9.7%
vs US Median
-$487
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 97838 · $1,478
More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$910
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,320
3 BR
$1,840
4 BR+
$2,210
Research median
$1,320/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
$17,736/yr
At $1,478/mo median
Location
StateOR
CountyUmatilla County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -9.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 97838 (Hermiston, OR) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,512
Median income
$69,599
Median age
34.3
Renters
28.8%
Age distribution
27.6%
23.2%
26.5%
13.2%
Under 1827.6%
18–3423.2%
35–5426.5%
55–649.6%
65+13.2%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
57.1%
46.4%
White57.1%
Black0.7%
Hispanic46.4%
Asian1.1%
Education (25+)
21.3%
30.5%
31.8%
16.4%
No HS diploma21.3%
HS diploma30.5%
Some college31.8%
Bachelor's+16.4%
Housing tenure
71.2%
28.8%
Owner71.2%
Renter28.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 97838 in Hermiston, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,340 → $69,599
up 1.8%
Population
27,318 → 28,512
up 4.4%
Renter share
32.8% → 28.8%
-4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
18.8% → 16.4%
-2.4 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 97838 in Hermiston, OR now reports about $69,599, up from $68,340 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 27,318 to 28,512 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.4% change. About 28.8% of households rent today, against 32.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 18.8% to 16.4%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 97838 covers Hermiston, OR. The median rent here is $1,478/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,320/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($69,599/yr), ZIP 97838 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 97838?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 97838 (Hermiston, OR) is $1,478. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 97838 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 97838's median rent of $1,478/mo is $487 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 97838 compare to other ZIPs in Oregon?

ZIP 97838 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Oregon, ranking #108 out of 116 ZIPs at $1,478/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 97838?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,478/mo in ZIP 97838. The local median household income is $69,599/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 97838?

Rent in ZIP 97838 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 97838 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 97838 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,478/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($69,599/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 97838 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 97838 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.8% of ZIP 97838 households are renters, while 71.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 97838 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 97838 compare to the rest of Hermiston?

ZIP 97838 sits right at the Hermiston citywide median of $1,478/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 97838 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 97838 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,478/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 97838's median household income ($69,599/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 97838 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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