Pendleton, OR GIS Map
Pendleton is a city in Umatilla County, Oregon, with a population of about 16,937. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Umatilla County
- Population
- 16,937
- Elevation
- 1,069 ft
- Coordinates
- 45.6721, -118.7886
- ZIP code
- 97801
- Land area
- 11.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
About Pendleton, OR
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.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Pendleton
- Hermiston, OR27 mi
- Walla Walla, WA35 mi
- Kennewick, WA41 mi
- La Grande, OR42 mi
- Pasco, WA42 mi
- Richland, WA49 mi
- Baker City, OR77 mi
- Lewiston, ID99 mi
Other Cities in Umatilla County
GIS Data for Pendleton, OR
The Pendleton map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Pendleton without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
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FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Pendleton Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
16,950
Households
6,257
Median household income
$66,563
Median age
36.9 years
Median home value
$287,100
Median gross rent
$956/mo
Owner-occupied homes
56.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
Below poverty level
15%
Land area
11.6 sq mi
Population density
1,464 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Pendleton
Pendleton Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
16,612
April 2020 (estimates base)
17,066
July 2024 estimate
17,026
Change 2010-2020
+2.7%
Change 2020-2024
-0.2%
Photos of Pendleton
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Pendleton
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Pendleton.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kilkenny U.S. PO & Cths | 104 SW Dorion Ave, 97801 | Leased | 4,602 | Sep 2027 |
| SSA Pendleton | 1229 SE 3rd St, 97801 | Leased | 4,033 | Oct 2032 |
| Jager Professional Center | 116 S Main St, 97801 | Leased | 3,236 | May 2027 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Pendleton
General soil map unit at the city center: Xerofluvents-Powder-Kimberly-Hermiston
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 22.9 cm
- Typical slope
- 2%
- Flooding frequency
- Rare
- Min. annual water table depth
- 61 cm
Soil Components
- Kimberly18%
Mollisols · Torrifluventic Haploxerolls
- Hermiston18%
Mollisols · Cumulic Haploxerolls
- Xerofluvents15%
Entisols
- Powder11%
Mollisols · Cumulic Haploxerolls
- Pedigo7%
Mollisols · Cumulic Haploxerolls
- Onyx7%
Mollisols · Cumulic Haploxerolls
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Pendleton
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Pendleton Wfo, Or weather station, elevation 1,510 ft, 3.3 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 90°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 28°F
Annual precipitation
13.1 in
Annual snowfall
18.0 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 42 | 47 | 56 | 63 | 72 | 79 | 90 | 89 | 79 | 65 | 50 | 41 |
| Avg low °F | 28 | 30 | 35 | 40 | 46 | 52 | 59 | 58 | 50 | 41 | 33 | 28 |
| Precip. in | 1.54 | 1.15 | 1.38 | 1.27 | 1.50 | 1.11 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.56 | 1.11 | 1.41 | 1.50 |
| Snow in | 3.9 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 6.5 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Pendleton
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Umatilla County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 82.3 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- WildfireRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively High
- Ice StormRelatively High
- LandslideRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Moderate
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- AvalancheRelatively Low
- Volcanic ActivityVery Low
- LightningRelatively Low
- HailRelatively Low
- TornadoVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Pendleton FAQ
What county is Pendleton in?
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Pendleton, Oregon is located in Umatilla County.
What is the population of Pendleton?
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Pendleton has a population of about 16,937, making it the number 30 of the 45 Oregon cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Pendleton?
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The elevation of Pendleton is approximately 1,069 feet (326 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Pendleton?
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The ZIP code for Pendleton is 97801.
What time zone is Pendleton in?
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Pendleton is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los Angeles).
How far is Pendleton from Salem?
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Pendleton is about 212 miles from Salem, the capital of Oregon, in a straight line.
How far is Pendleton from Portland?
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Pendleton is about 188 miles from Portland, the largest city in Oregon listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Pendleton?
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Cities near Pendleton include Hermiston, OR (27 miles); Walla Walla, WA (35 miles); Kennewick, WA (41 miles); La Grande, OR (42 miles); Pasco, WA (42 miles).
Local notes for Pendleton, OR
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.