PlainZIP

North Bend, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97459

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

14,096
53/sq mi
$82,035
Median income
$372,700
Median home value
30.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

North Bend pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
53
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97459 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97459 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Bend, Coos County, Oregon, home to 14,096 residents across 264.5 square miles, a density of 53 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 97459 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,035 (5% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $43,795. Poverty here runs at 12.4%, with unemployment measured at 5.4%. Housing costs here run $372,700 for a typical home value (14% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,080 a month; 74.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 17 minutes. To put 97459 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Coos County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 97459

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Bend, OR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97459.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97459, North Bend, 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

14,096

Population

264.5

Area (sq mi)

53

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97459?

47.2

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 83.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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?

$82,035

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$43,795

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

16.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97459 ranks nationally

North Bend, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,035 Top 35% higher than 65% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.1%

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

What does housing look like?

6,819

Total Housing Units

6,141

Occupied Units

678

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

$372,700

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$1,080

Median Rent

1969

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

+5.5%

YoY Change (2024)

336

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+236%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97459 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +236% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 231
2021 +19.6% 276
2022 +9.9% 303
2023 +5.1% 319
2024 +5.5% 336

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 376 business establishments in ZIP 97459, employing approximately 3,623 people with a combined annual payroll of $166,252,000.

376

Businesses

3,623

Employees

$166.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 58 15.4%
Construction 54 14.4%
Health care and social assistance 52 13.8%
Accommodation and food services 46 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 32 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 5.0%
Finance and insurance 18 4.8%
Wholesale trade 15 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 12 3.2%
Information 12 3.2%
Educational services 7 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 6 1.6%
Manufacturing 4 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.1%

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 97459 vs 97420 →

ZIP 97459 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97459 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 97459 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 97459 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
97420 Coos Bay, OR 27,473 9.0 mi
97449 Lakeside, OR 1,959 7.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Coos County

97420 standard
Coos Bay, OR
Pop: 27,473
97411 standard
Bandon, OR
Pop: 6,953
97423 standard
Coquille, OR
Pop: 6,809
97458 standard
Myrtle Point, OR
Pop: 4,733
97449 standard
Lakeside, OR
Pop: 1,959
97466 standard
Powers, OR
Pop: 816

Related Areas

Coos County North Bend, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97459 in? ▼
ZIP code 97459 (North Bend) 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 97459? ▼
ZIP code 97459 in North Bend, OR has a population of 14,096 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97459? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97459 is $82,035, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97459? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97459 is $372,700, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97459? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97459 is White at 83.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97459? ▼
ZIP code 97459 has 376 business establishments employing approximately 3,623 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97459? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97459 are: Retail trade (58), Construction (54), Health care and social assistance (52). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97459? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97459 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 236%. 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 97459? ▼
In ZIP code 97459, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.1% 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 97459? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97459 is 16.6 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 97459? ▼
In ZIP code 97459, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97459? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97459 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.