PlainZIP

Riddle, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97469

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

2,596
20/sq mi
$57,444
Median income
$248,500
Median home value
12.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Riddle pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97469 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97469 covers 128.5 square miles in Riddle, Douglas County, Oregon (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,596 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 97469 reports a modest median household income of $57,444 (26% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $30,868. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 12.1%. Housing costs here run $248,500 for a typical home value (43% below the state average), with rent averaging $850 a month; 79.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 97469, plus 6 more within Douglas County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 97469

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Riddle, OR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97469.

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 97469, Riddle, 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

2,596

Population

128.5

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97469?

47.7

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 76.3%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

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?

$57,444

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$30,868

Per Capita Income

18.3%

Poverty Rate

12.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97469 ranks nationally

Riddle, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,444 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

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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 44.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,014

Total Housing Units

946

Occupied Units

68

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.8%
Renter 20.2%

$248,500

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$850

Median Rent

1962

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

+30.9%

YoY Change (2024)

308

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+208%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97469 have increased 30.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +208% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +0.3% 210
2020 +8.7% 228
2021 +11.6% 254
2022 +30.9% 333
2024 – 308

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 45 business establishments in ZIP 97469, employing approximately 1,045 people with a combined annual payroll of $62,400,000.

45

Businesses

1,045

Employees

$62.4M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 22.2%
Manufacturing 9 20.0%
Retail trade 5 11.1%
Accommodation and food services 5 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 8.9%
Health care and social assistance 3 6.7%

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 97469 vs 97496 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
97496 Winston, OR 7,634 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Douglas County

97471 standard
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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 Riddle, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97469 in? ▼
ZIP code 97469 (Riddle) 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 97469? ▼
ZIP code 97469 in Riddle, OR has a population of 2,596 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97469? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97469 is $57,444, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97469? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97469 is $248,500, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97469? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97469 is White at 76.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97469? ▼
ZIP code 97469 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 1,045 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97469? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97469 are: Construction (10), Manufacturing (9), Retail trade (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97469? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97469 increased by 30.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 208%. 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 97469? ▼
In ZIP code 97469, 44.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% 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 97469? ▼
In ZIP code 97469, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97469? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97469 is 18.3% 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.