Myrtle Creek, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97457
Douglas County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,208
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,356
- Median income Below-median income area
- $254,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 11.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Myrtle Creek pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97457 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 97457 (Myrtle Creek, OR) rose +1.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 295.8 in 2023 to 300.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97457 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Myrtle Creek, Douglas County, Oregon, home to 10,208 residents across 420.1 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97457 reports a modest median household income of $57,356 (26% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,430. The poverty rate is 19.6%, with unemployment at 7.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $254,100 (41% below the average Oregon ZIP), and median rent is $963; owner occupancy is 71.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Douglas County, so 97457 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 97457
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Myrtle Creek, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97457.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 15
Transportation and warehousing
15 establishments
- Construction 14
Construction
14 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 97457, Myrtle Creek, 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
10,208
Population
420.1
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97457?
47.5
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
2.3%
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?
$57,356
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$30,430
Per Capita Income
19.6%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97457 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Myrtle Creek, 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)
$57,356 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
4,752housing units
4,752
Total Housing Units
4,408
Occupied Units
344
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$254,100
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$963
Median Rent
1975
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
+1.7%
YoY Change (2024)
301
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+201%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97457 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +201% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 194 |
| 2021 | +19.7% | 232 |
| 2022 | +18.0% | 274 |
| 2023 | +7.8% | 296 |
| 2024 | +1.7% | 301 |
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 164 business establishments in ZIP 97457, employing approximately 1,256 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,488,000.
164
Businesses
1,256
Employees
$51.5M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 38 | 23.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 11.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 9.2% |
| Construction | 14 | 8.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 7.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 11 | 6.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.4% |
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 97457 vs 97417 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97417 | Canyonville, OR | 2,439 | 7.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97457, 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 (10,208 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 97457 in?
ZIP code 97457 (Myrtle Creek) 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 97457?
ZIP code 97457 in Myrtle Creek, OR has a population of 10,208 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97457?
The median household income in ZIP 97457 is $57,356, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97457?
The median home value in ZIP 97457 is $254,100, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97457?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97457 is White at 89.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97457?
ZIP code 97457 has 164 business establishments employing approximately 1,256 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97457?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97457 are: Retail trade (38), Accommodation and food services (18), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97457?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97457 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 201%. 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 97457?
In ZIP code 97457, 49.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.0% 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 97457?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97457 is 21.9 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 97457?
In ZIP code 97457, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97457?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97457 is 19.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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