Port Orford, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97465

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

2,145
9/sq mi
$43,777
Median income
$342,100
Median home value
32.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97465 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97465 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 238.3 square miles in Port Orford, Curry County, Oregon. The area is home to 2,145 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 97465 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97465 sits at $43,777 (44% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $28,552. The poverty rate stands at 26.7% and the unemployment rate at 19.3%. On housing, the median home value is $342,100 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $837 per month, and 72.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97465 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Curry County, so you can benchmark 97465 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 97465

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97465.

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 97465, Port Orford, 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

2,145

Population

238.3

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97465?

64.9

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 83.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$43,777

Median Household Income

-44% vs state

$28,552

Per Capita Income

26.7%

Poverty Rate

19.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97465 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,777 8th percentile higher than 8% 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

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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 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,315

Total Housing Units

1,025

Occupied Units

290

Vacant Units

1.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.7%
Renter 27.3%

$342,100

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$837

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 61 business establishments in ZIP 97465, employing approximately 317 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,371,000.

61

Businesses

317

Employees

$12.4M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 12 19.7%
Retail trade 8 13.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 11.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 9.8%
Construction 5 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.9%
Other services (except public administration) 3 4.9%

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
97476 Sixes, OR 217 5.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97465 in?
ZIP code 97465 (Port Orford) is located in Curry County, Oregon. Curry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/curry-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97465?
ZIP code 97465 in Port Orford, OR has a population of 2,145 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97465?
The median household income in ZIP 97465 is $43,777, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97465?
The median home value in ZIP 97465 is $342,100, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97465?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97465 is White at 83.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97465?
ZIP code 97465 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 317 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97465?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97465 are: Accommodation and food services (12), Retail trade (8), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97465?
In ZIP code 97465, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97465?
In ZIP code 97465, approximately 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97465?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97465 is 26.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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