PlainZIP

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
$61,574
Median income
$311,500
Median home value
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Coos Bay pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

32th 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.

ZIP code 97420 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 616.0 square miles in Coos Bay, Coos County, Oregon. The area is home to 27,473 residents, producing a population density of 45 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 97420 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97420 sits at $61,574 (21% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $34,907. The poverty rate stands at 13.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $311,500 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $1,011 per month, and 67.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97420 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Coos County, so you can benchmark 97420 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 97420

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97420.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 97420?

44.8

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 83.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

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

$34,907

Per Capita Income

13.0%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

17.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97420 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$61,574 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

13,042

Total Housing Units

12,104

Occupied Units

938

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.3%
Renter 32.7%

$311,500

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$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.

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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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Official Data Resources for Coos Bay, OR

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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