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Union, OR
City in Union County, Oregon.
Population
2,290
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
920
ZIP codes
0
Union and its ZIP codes
Union at a glance
- Union is about 21 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,047, 22% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $231,400 (52% below Oregon) and median rent is $891 a month.
Local data for Union, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Union, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,047
Poverty rate
18.9%
Median home value
$231,400
Median rent
$891/mo
Homeownership
69.0%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (363), Mexican Americans (101), Irish Americans (88).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Union.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,965
10,444 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,198
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$225M
FY 2026, $8,588 per person
How people get to work
Union, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.2%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.7%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Union, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
607
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
80
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 25°F
14.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Union, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Union
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CoveCity | 6.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Island CityCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| North PowderCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| La GrandeCity | 13 mi | 4.6 |
| ImblerCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| SummervilleTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| HainesCity | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| ElginCity | 25 mi | 1 |
| LostineCity | 29 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Union, OR in?
- Union is in Union County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Union, OR?
- About 2,290 people live in Union, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Union?
- Nearby places include Cove (6.6 mi), Island City (12 mi), North Powder (13 mi), La Grande (13 mi), Imbler (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023