Drain, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97435
Douglas County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,349
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $52,067
- Median income Below-median income area
- $315,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 17.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Drain pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97435 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 97435 covers 249.9 square miles in Drain, Douglas County, Oregon (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,349 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97435 reports a modest median household income of $52,067 (33% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,258. The poverty rate is 24.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $315,100 (27% below the average Oregon ZIP), and median rent is $956; owner occupancy is 74.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Douglas County, so 97435 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 97435
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Drain, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97435.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 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 97435, Drain, 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
2,349
Population
249.9
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97435?
45.1
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
5.3%
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?
$52,067
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$31,258
Per Capita Income
24.4%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 97435 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Drain, 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)
$52,067 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
1,035housing units
1,035
Total Housing Units
975
Occupied Units
60
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$315,100
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$956
Median Rent
1976
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
+32.0%
YoY Change (2023)
346
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+246%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97435 have increased 32.0% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +246% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -3.6% | 190 |
| 2019 | +14.7% | 218 |
| 2020 | +6.4% | 232 |
| 2021 | +32.0% | 306 |
| 2023 | – | 346 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 54 business establishments in ZIP 97435, employing approximately 401 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,628,000.
54
Businesses
401
Employees
$18.6M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 18.5% |
| Construction | 7 | 13.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 11.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 9.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.6% |
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 97435 vs 97451 →
ZIP 97435 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97435
Drain (97435)
2,349 residents
- 97499
Yoncalla (97499)
1,957 residents
- 97451 387
Lorane (97451)
387 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97435 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97435 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97451
Lorane (97451)
$69,028 median income
- 97499
Yoncalla (97499)
$58,958 median income
- 97435
Drain (97435)
$52,067 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97435 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97435, 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 (2,349 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 97435 in?
ZIP code 97435 (Drain) is located in Douglas County, Oregon. Douglas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/douglas-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97435?
ZIP code 97435 in Drain, OR has a population of 2,349 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97435?
The median household income in ZIP 97435 is $52,067, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97435?
The median home value in ZIP 97435 is $315,100, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97435?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97435 is White at 87.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97435?
ZIP code 97435 has 54 business establishments employing approximately 401 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97435?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97435 are: Retail trade (10), Construction (7), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97435?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97435 increased by 32.0% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 246%. 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 97435?
In ZIP code 97435, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97435?
In ZIP code 97435, approximately 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97435?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97435 is 24.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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