Coos Bay, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97420
Coos County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,473
- 45/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,574
- Median income Below-median income area
- $311,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 21.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Coos Bay pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 45
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97420 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 97420 (Coos Bay, OR) rose +9.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 330.3 in 2023 to 360.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97420 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Coos Bay, Coos County, Oregon, with 27,473 residents across 616.0 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97420 reports a modest median household income of $61,574 (21% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,907. The poverty rate is 13.0%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $311,500 (28% below the average Oregon ZIP), and median rent is $1,011; owner occupancy is 67.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Coos County, so 97420 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 97420
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Coos Bay, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97420.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
111 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
100 establishments
- Construction
Construction
80 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
71 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
62 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97420, Coos Bay, OR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
27,473
Population
616.0
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97420?
44.8
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
4.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$61,574
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$34,907
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
17.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97420 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Coos Bay, OR household income vs. every Oregon ZIP code
Median household income among 378 reporting Oregon ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,574 28th percentile higher than 28% of 378 Oregon ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Oregon ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,042housing units
13,042
Total Housing Units
12,104
Occupied Units
938
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$311,500
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$1,011
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+9.1%
YoY Change (2024)
360
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+260%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97420 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +260% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.1% | 242 |
| 2021 | +17.9% | 285 |
| 2022 | +13.5% | 324 |
| 2023 | +2.0% | 330 |
| 2024 | +9.1% | 360 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 733 business establishments in ZIP 97420, employing approximately 10,930 people with a combined annual payroll of $507,585,000.
733
Businesses
10,930
Employees
$507.6M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 111 | 15.1% |
| Retail trade | 100 | 13.6% |
| Construction | 80 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 71 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 62 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 60 | 8.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 41 | 5.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 34 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 33 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 3.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 22 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 2.6% |
| Information | 19 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 97420 vs 97459 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97459 | North Bend, OR | 14,096 | 9.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97420, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (27,473 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 97420 in?
ZIP code 97420 (Coos Bay) is located in Coos County, Oregon. Coos County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/coos-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97420?
ZIP code 97420 in Coos Bay, OR has a population of 27,473 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97420?
The median household income in ZIP 97420 is $61,574, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97420?
The median home value in ZIP 97420 is $311,500, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97420?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97420 is White at 83.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97420?
ZIP code 97420 has 733 business establishments employing approximately 10,930 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97420?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97420 are: Health care and social assistance (111), Retail trade (100), Construction (80). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97420?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97420 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 260%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97420?
In ZIP code 97420, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 97420?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97420 is 17.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97420?
In ZIP code 97420, approximately 67.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97420?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97420 is 13.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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