ZIP Code 97479 Demographics

Douglas County, Oregon  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 97479 compared to county averages.

Total Population

10,265

↓ 90.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$52,669

↓ 6.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$247,500

↓ 5.7% vs county

Median Age

46.9 yrs

↓ +0.6% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.1%

↑ 16.4% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 97479 compares to Douglas County and Oregon overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 97479 $53k Douglas $56k Oregon $77k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 97479 $248k Douglas $262k Oregon $423k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

10.0%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

66.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,092

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 97479 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$247,500
Down Payment (20%)$49,500
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,571P&I: $1251 | Tax: $248 | Ins: $72
Rent (Local Median)
$1,092
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $479/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 97479, sorted by distance.

97494 8.1 mi away douglas county 97495 9.5 mi away douglas county 97462 10.9 mi away douglas county 97499 13.4 mi away douglas county

About Douglas County

Douglas County is located in Oregon and has a total population of 111,322. The county's median household income is $56,440 and median home value is $262,400. ZIP code 97479 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Douglas County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.