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Umatilla, OR
City in Umatilla County, Oregon. ZIP codes: 97882.
Population
7,508
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,480
ZIP codes
1
Umatilla and its ZIP codes
Umatilla at a glance
- Umatilla is about 33 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,826, 17% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $238,500 (50% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,159 a month.
Local data for Umatilla, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Umatilla, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,826
Poverty rate
17.4%
Median home value
$238,500
Median rent
$1,159/mo
Homeownership
70.0%
Bachelor's or higher
12.8%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,602), German Americans (828), Irish Americans (423).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Umatilla County. PPP loans are for Umatilla.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,613
32,978 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,991
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$727M
FY 2026, $9,081 per person
How people get to work
Umatilla, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.2%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Umatilla, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
650
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
213
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
7.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Umatilla, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.9%
U.S. 11.1% +6.8 pts
ZIP codes in Umatilla
1 in or overlapping Umatilla. Population shown
Cities near Umatilla
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HermistonCity | 5.3 mi | 8.5 |
| IrrigonCity | 7.3 mi | 1.3 |
| StanfieldCity | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| EchoCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| BoardmanCity | 18 mi | 4 |
| Kennewick, WACity | 22 mi | 28.5 |
| Finley, WACensus-designated place | 23 mi | 11.6 |
| Wallula, WACensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.1 |
| West Pasco, WACensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.5 |
| Benton City, WACity | 26 mi | 2.5 |
| Burbank, WACensus-designated place | 26 mi | 7.8 |
| Pasco, WACity | 27 mi | 39 |
| Richland, WACity | 27 mi | 42.5 |
| West Richland, WACity | 28 mi | 22.1 |
| Prosser, WACity | 29 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Umatilla, OR in?
- Umatilla is in Umatilla County, Oregon.
- What ZIP codes are in Umatilla, OR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Umatilla include 97882.
- What is the population of Umatilla, OR?
- About 7,508 people live in Umatilla, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Umatilla?
- Nearby places include Hermiston (5.3 mi), Irrigon (7.3 mi), Stanfield (10 mi), Echo (13 mi), Boardman (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023