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 Low-density area
- $46,979
- Median income Below-median income area
- $273,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 covers 216.7 square miles in Glendale, Douglas County, Oregon (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,232 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97442 reports a modest median household income of $46,979 (40% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,819. The poverty rate is 7.0%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $273,500 (37% below the average Oregon ZIP), and median rent is $1,062; owner occupancy is 82.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Douglas County, so 97442 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 97442
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glendale, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97442.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 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 97442, Glendale, 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
2,232
Population
216.7
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97442?
48.6
Median Age
56.1%
Male
43.9%
Female
0.7%
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?
$46,979
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$31,819
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 97442 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Glendale, 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)
$46,979 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
933housing units
933
Total Housing Units
833
Occupied Units
100
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$273,500
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 97442 vs 97497 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97497 | Wolf Creek, OR | 1,523 | 7.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97442, 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 (2,232 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 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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