Pendleton
City in Umatilla County, Oregon

Pendleton is a city in Umatilla County, Oregon, with 17,107 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,201 ft (366 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Riverside, 4.0 miles E.
- 17,107residents (2020 Census)
- 1,201 ftelevation · 366 m
- 11.6 sq miland area · 30.0 km²
- 1,475 / sq mipopulation density
- 97801ZIP code
About Pendleton
Pendleton is a city in and the county seat of Umatilla County, Oregon, United States. The population was 17,107 at the time of the 2020 census, which includes approximately 1,600 people who are incarcerated at Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution.
Pendleton is the smaller of the two principal cities of the Hermiston–Pendleton Micropolitan Statistical Area. This micropolitan area covers Morrow and Umatilla counties and had a combined population of 92,261 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Pendleton
- Median household income
- $66,563
- Median home value
- $287,100
- Median rent
- $956/mo
- Median age
- 36.9
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Pendleton had 17,107 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,107 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,475 per sq mi (569 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pendleton at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Umatilla County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,107 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.60 sq mi (30.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.6756° N, 118.8195° W |
| ZIP code | 97801 |
| Official website | pendleton.or.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4157150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pendleton
- Riverside4.0 mi E
- Green Meadows4.4 mi S
- Gopher Flats4.7 mi E
- Tutuilla6.9 mi SE
- Mission7.5 mi E
- Kirkpatrick8.2 mi E
- Cayuse11.9 mi E
- Pilot Rock12.6 mi S
- Adams13.8 mi NE
- McKay14.3 mi SE
- Helix14.4 mi NE
- Athena18.4 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pendleton
What county is Pendleton in?
Pendleton is in Umatilla County, Oregon.
What is the population of Pendleton, OR?
17,107 people lived in Pendleton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pendleton, OR?
The ZIP code of Pendleton is 97801.
What is the elevation of Pendleton?
1,201 feet (366 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pendleton?
Riverside (4.0 mi), Green Meadows (4.4 mi), Gopher Flats (4.7 mi), Tutuilla (6.9 mi), Mission (7.5 mi).
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