PlainZIP

Oakland, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97462

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

3,938
7/sq mi
$68,507
Median income
$400,400
Median home value
24.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Oakland pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97462 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97462 covers 532.2 square miles in Oakland, Douglas County, Oregon (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,938 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 97462 reports a modest median household income of $68,507 (12% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $35,132. Local economic indicators show a 11.1% poverty rate alongside 6.5% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $400,400 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $1,136 per month, and 85.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.8, and the average commute is 35 minutes. To put 97462 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Douglas 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 97462

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oakland, OR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97462.

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 97462, Oakland, 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

3,938

Population

532.2

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97462?

55.8

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 82.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$68,507

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$35,132

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

34.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97462 ranks nationally

Oakland, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,507 44th percentile higher than 44% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 51.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,937

Total Housing Units

1,815

Occupied Units

122

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.5%
Renter 14.5%

$400,400

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$1,136

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

-9.1%

YoY Change (2023)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97462 have decreased 9.1% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +3.8% 186
2020 +3.0% 191
2021 +14.3% 219
2022 +12.6% 246
2023 -9.1% 224

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 69 business establishments in ZIP 97462, employing approximately 290 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,438,000.

69

Businesses

290

Employees

$10.4M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 17 24.6%
Health care and social assistance 7 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 7 10.1%
Retail trade 6 8.7%
Manufacturing 5 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 7.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 5.8%
Other services (except public administration) 4 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.3%

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 97462 vs 97499 →

ZIP 97462 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 97462 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 97462 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 97462 ranks #2 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
97499 Yoncalla, OR 1,957 9.7 mi
97486 Umpqua, OR 714 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Douglas County

97471 standard
Roseburg, OR
Pop: 29,100
97470 standard
Roseburg, OR
Pop: 19,985
97457 standard
Myrtle Creek, OR
Pop: 10,208
97479 standard
Sutherlin, OR
Pop: 9,505
97496 standard
Winston, OR
Pop: 7,634
97467 standard
Reedsport, OR
Pop: 5,339

Related Areas

Douglas County Oakland, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97462 in? ▼
ZIP code 97462 (Oakland) 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 97462? ▼
ZIP code 97462 in Oakland, OR has a population of 3,938 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97462? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97462 is $68,507, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97462? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97462 is $400,400, which is 44% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97462? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97462 is White at 82.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97462? ▼
ZIP code 97462 has 69 business establishments employing approximately 290 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97462? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97462 are: Construction (17), Health care and social assistance (7), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97462? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97462 decreased by 9.1% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 97462? ▼
In ZIP code 97462, 51.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.6% 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 97462? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97462 is 34.8 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 97462? ▼
In ZIP code 97462, approximately 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97462? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97462 is 11.1% 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.