Glendale, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97442

Douglas County, Oregon — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,232
10/sq mi
$46,979
Median income
$273,500
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Glendale pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97442 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97442 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 216.7 square miles in Glendale, Douglas County, Oregon. The area is home to 2,232 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 97442 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97442 sits at $46,979 (40% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $31,819. The poverty rate stands at 7.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $273,500 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $1,062 per month, and 82.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97442 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Douglas County, so you can benchmark 97442 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 97442

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97442.

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 97442, Glendale, 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

2,232

Population

216.7

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97442?

48.6

Median Age

56.1%

Male

43.9%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 93.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$46,979

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$31,819

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97442 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,979 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

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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 45.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

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

What does housing look like?

933

Total Housing Units

833

Occupied Units

100

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.2%
Renter 17.8%

$273,500

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$1,062

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 97442, employing approximately 292 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,336,000.

39

Businesses

292

Employees

$16.3M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 9 23.1%
Accommodation and food services 5 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 5 12.8%
Retail trade 4 10.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 7.7%
Construction 3 7.7%
Manufacturing 3 7.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
97497 Wolf Creek, OR 1,523 7.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97442 in?
ZIP code 97442 (Glendale) 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 97442?
ZIP code 97442 in Glendale, OR has a population of 2,232 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97442?
The median household income in ZIP 97442 is $46,979, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97442?
The median home value in ZIP 97442 is $273,500, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97442?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97442 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97442?
ZIP code 97442 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 292 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97442?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97442 are: Transportation and warehousing (9), Accommodation and food services (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97442?
In ZIP code 97442, 45.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 97442?
In ZIP code 97442, approximately 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97442?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97442 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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