ZIP Code 97436

ZIP code 97436 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 254.8 square miles in Elkton, Douglas County, Oregon. The area is home to 841 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 97436 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97436 sits at $61,944 (20% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $34,291. The poverty rate stands at 10.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $411,500 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $973 per month, and 73.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97436 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 97436 sits relative to Oregon and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →