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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
$57,356
Median income
$254,100
Median home value
11.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 97457 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 420.1 square miles in Myrtle Creek, Douglas County, Oregon. The area is home to 10,208 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 97457 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97457 sits at $57,356 (26% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $30,430. The poverty rate stands at 19.6% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. On housing, the median home value is $254,100 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $963 per month, and 71.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97457 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Douglas County, so you can benchmark 97457 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 97457

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97457.

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 97457, Myrtle Creek, 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

10,208

Population

420.1

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97457?

47.5

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 89.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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

$30,430

Per Capita Income

19.6%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97457 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,356 25th percentile higher than 25% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.0%

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

What does housing look like?

4,752

Total Housing Units

4,408

Occupied Units

344

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.1%
Renter 28.9%

$254,100

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
97417 Canyonville, OR 2,439 7.0 mi

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Related Areas

Douglas County Myrtle Creek, OR Oregon

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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Official Data Resources for Myrtle Creek, OR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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