ZIP 97049 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Rhododendron CDP, OR (97049)

Median Income

$89,862

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+102

Wealth inflow

Population

2,015

Unemployment

3.4%

0.3pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 102 for ZIP 97049 (Rhododendron CDP, OR) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

3.4%-7% vs US avg

Self-Employed

5.5%-9% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

10.6%-9% vs US avg

Establishments

109

Employees

~4 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.1%
Construction6.5%
Manufacturing22.4%
Wholesale trade2.0%
Retail trade7.1%
Transportation, utilities4.3%
Information0.9%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.7%
Professional, scientific, management11.1%
Education, health care, social16.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services13.2%
Other services3.2%
Public administration8.0%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 97049 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 16.8%, median income fell 0.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 20.2%.

Median Income

$89,862

+20% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate