Joseph
City in Wallowa County, Oregon

Joseph is a city in Wallowa County, Oregon, with 1,154 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,190 ft (1,277 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wallowa Lake, 3.7 miles S.
- 1,154residents (2020 Census)
- 4,190 ftelevation · 1,277 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.3 km²
- 1,273 / sq mipopulation density
- 97846ZIP code
About Joseph
Joseph is a city in Wallowa County, Oregon, United States. Originally named Silver Lake and Lake City, the city formally named itself in 1880 for Chief Joseph (1840–1904) of the Nez Perce people. As of the 2020 census, Joseph had a population of 1,154.
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Living in Joseph
- Median household income
- $54,444
- Median home value
- $334,900
- Median rent
- $1,151/mo
- Median age
- 58
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Joseph had 1,154 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,154 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,273 per sq mi (491 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Joseph at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Wallowa County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,154 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.91 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,190 ft (1,277 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.3525° N, 117.2304° W |
| ZIP code | 97846 |
| Official website | josephoregon.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4137900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Joseph
- Wallowa Lake3.7 mi S
- Enterprise5.6 mi NW
- Lostine13.4 mi NW
- Wallowa20.9 mi NW
- Cove28.4 mi W
- Union32.5 mi W
- Halfway33.3 mi S
- Imbler36.3 mi W
- Elgin36.5 mi NW
- North Powder40.3 mi SW
- Richland40.4 mi S
- Haines46.0 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Joseph
What county is Joseph in?
Joseph is in Wallowa County, Oregon.
What is the population of Joseph, OR?
1,154 people lived in Joseph at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Joseph, OR?
The ZIP code of Joseph is 97846.
What is the elevation of Joseph?
4,190 feet (1,277 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Joseph?
Wallowa Lake (3.7 mi), Enterprise (5.6 mi), Lostine (13.4 mi), Wallowa (20.9 mi), Cove (28.4 mi).
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