Average Credit Card Debt in Oregon: $6,199
Oregon households carry an average of $6,199 in credit card debt — 8% lower than the national average of $6,730. Median household income runs $80,160, which is 3% higher than the national median of $77,719.
Oregon vs National Averages
Average credit card debt is a household-level statistic: it captures what the typical Oregon household carries on revolving credit, not what an individual owes. Total non-mortgage household debt in Oregon (which includes auto loans, student loans, and personal loans alongside credit cards) averages $42,300, very close to the national average of $41,500.
Oregon consumer debt growth has tracked the Portland metro housing market; credit card balances run near national medians.
At Oregon's median household income of $80,160 and the state average credit card balance of $6,199, the average debt-to-income ratio on credit card debt alone runs 7.7%. That is the share of one year's pre-tax income that the typical Oregon household has tied up in revolving consumer debt. For households over 36% total DTI (including mortgage, auto, and student debt), lender risk thresholds typically apply and refinancing or new credit becomes harder.
Paying off $6,199 of credit card debt at a typical 22% APR with a minimum-only payment takes roughly 25-30 years and costs more in interest than the original principal. Accelerating the payoff is the question every Oregon household with a balance faces. The right strategy — snowball, avalanche, or hybrid — depends on the portfolio composition, not on a one-size-fits-all rule.
How long to pay off $6,199 at 22% APR
| Approach | Monthly payment | Months | Total interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum payment onlyMost of each payment goes to interest; principal moves slowly | $124 | 137 | $10,786 |
| Pay off in 36 monthsSustainable for most households at moderate APRs | $237 | 36 | $2,324 |
| Pay off in 12 monthsAggressive — requires significant monthly cash flow | $580 | 12 | $763 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average credit card debt in Oregon?
The average Oregon household carries $6,199 in credit card debt as of the 2026 data snapshot. Total non-mortgage household debt in the state, including auto, student, and personal loans, averages $42,300.
How does Oregon compare to the national average for credit card debt?
Oregon's $6,199 average runs 8% lower than the national average of $6,730. Against the state's $80,160 median household income, card debt alone equals 7.7% of a year's pre-tax income.
What monthly payment clears the average Oregon card balance in three years?
About $237 a month retires a $6,199 balance in 36 months at a typical 22% APR, with roughly $2,333 of total interest. Paying it off in 12 months takes about $580 a month instead.
Why do minimum payments barely move a $6,199 balance?
A typical minimum payment near 2% of the balance mostly covers the month's interest at a 22% APR, so principal falls very slowly. Clearing $6,199 on minimums alone generally takes decades and costs more in interest than the original balance. Any fixed payment above the minimum shortens that timeline sharply.
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Data: Experian State of Credit Cards Q3 2024 (avg credit card debt); U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 1-Year Estimates (median household income). Refreshed 2026-05-26.. Snapshot 2026-05-26. Re-baselined quarterly.