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ZIP 97850

Pop. 16,903·Union County·112th most expensive ZIP in Oregon
Median rent (all units)
$1,354/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+8.6%
vs US Median
-$611
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ZIP 97850 · $1,354
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$840
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,220
3 BR
$1,700
4 BR+
$2,050
Research median
$1,220/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,248/yr
At $1,354/mo median
Location
StateOR
CountyUnion County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +8.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 97850 (La Grande, OR) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,903
Median income
$63,421
Median age
37
Renters
41%
Age distribution
21.3%
26.7%
21%
20.4%
Under 1821.3%
18–3426.7%
35–5421%
55–6410.6%
65+20.4%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
86.9%
White86.9%
Black1.1%
Hispanic5.4%
Asian1.6%
Other5%
Education (25+)
30.1%
36%
28.6%
No HS diploma5.3%
HS diploma30.1%
Some college36%
Bachelor's+28.6%
Housing tenure
59%
41%
Owner59%
Renter41%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 97850 in La Grande, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,782 → $63,421
up 22.5%
Population
17,029 → 16,903
down 0.7%
Renter share
39.6% → 41%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
25.1% → 28.6%
+3.5 pts

Median household income rose from $51,782 to $63,421 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.5% shift. College-educated residents now make up 28.6% of adults here, versus 25.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 97850 covers La Grande, OR. The median rent here is $1,354/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($63,421/yr), ZIP 97850 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 97850?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 97850 (La Grande, OR) is $1,354. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 97850 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 97850's median rent of $1,354/mo is $611 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 97850 compare to other ZIPs in Oregon?

ZIP 97850 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Oregon, ranking #112 out of 116 ZIPs at $1,354/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 97850?

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 $1,354/mo in ZIP 97850. The local median household income is $63,421/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 97850?

Rent in ZIP 97850 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 97850 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 97850 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,354/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($63,421/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 97850 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 97850 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41% of ZIP 97850 households are renters, while 59% are owner-occupied. ZIP 97850 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 97850 compare to the rest of La Grande?

ZIP 97850 is more affordable than La Grande overall. At $1,354/mo, it's $5 below the La Grande citywide median of $1,359/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 97850 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 97850 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,354/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 97850's median household income ($63,421/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 97850 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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