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ZIP Code 97040

Wasco, Oregon

FIPS 97040

Juniper

ZIP Code 97040 is in the bottom 6% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 88th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 18% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$498,600

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

87.8

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,842

Median Age

36.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$498,600

Higher than 88%

Median Property Tax

$2,841

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.81

Higher than 94%

Median Rent

$1,169

Higher than 71%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-23%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

20.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

92.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

30.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

17.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

87.8

Higher than 82%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 97040: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 97040?
The median home value in ZIP Code 97040 is $498,600, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 97040?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 97040 is $2,841, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 97040 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 97040 cost about 6.81× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 97040?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 97040 is $1,169 a month, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 97040?
ZIP Code 97040 averages 51.1°F year-round, summer highs near 79.2°F, winter lows around 30.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 17.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 97040 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 97040's FEMA National Risk Index score is 87.8 (higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →