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Myrtle Point, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97458

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

4,733
5/sq mi
$51,760
Median income
$276,200
Median home value
11.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97458 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97458 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 986.0 square miles in Myrtle Point, Coos County, Oregon. The area is home to 4,733 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 97458 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97458 sits at $51,760 (34% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $33,586. The poverty rate stands at 26.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.3%. On housing, the median home value is $276,200 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $896 per month, and 73.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97458 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 97458 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 97458

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97458.

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 97458, Myrtle Point, 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

4,733

Population

986.0

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97458?

49.7

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 81.1%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

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?

$51,760

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$33,586

Per Capita Income

26.4%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97458 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,760 16th percentile higher than 16% 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 51.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,384

Total Housing Units

2,231

Occupied Units

153

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.8%
Renter 26.2%

$276,200

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$896

Median Rent

1972

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

-8.2%

YoY Change (2024)

317

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+217%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97458 have decreased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +217% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.4% 231
2021 +21.0% 279
2022 +13.1% 316
2023 +9.5% 346
2024 -8.2% 317

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 98 business establishments in ZIP 97458, employing approximately 751 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,160,000.

98

Businesses

751

Employees

$36.2M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 19 19.4%
Retail trade 13 13.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 11 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 10 10.2%
Manufacturing 9 9.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 6.1%
Health care and social assistance 6 6.1%
Accommodation and food services 6 6.1%
Transportation and warehousing 5 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 4.1%
Wholesale trade 3 3.1%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97458 in? ▼
ZIP code 97458 (Myrtle Point) is located in Coos County, Oregon. Coos County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/coos-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97458? ▼
ZIP code 97458 in Myrtle Point, OR has a population of 4,733 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97458? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97458 is $51,760, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97458? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97458 is $276,200, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97458? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97458 is White at 81.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97458? ▼
ZIP code 97458 has 98 business establishments employing approximately 751 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97458? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97458 are: Construction (19), Retail trade (13), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97458? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97458 decreased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 217%. 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 97458? ▼
In ZIP code 97458, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.3% 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 97458? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97458 is 26.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97458? ▼
In ZIP code 97458, approximately 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97458? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97458 is 26.4% 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 Point, OR

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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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