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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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 128.5 square miles in Riddle, Douglas County, Oregon. The area is home to 2,596 residents, producing a population density of 20 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 97469 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97469 sits at $57,444 (26% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $30,868. The poverty rate stands at 18.3% and the unemployment rate at 12.1%. On housing, the median home value is $248,500 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $850 per month, and 79.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97469 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Douglas County, so you can benchmark 97469 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 97469

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,596

Population

128.5

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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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

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

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 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

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Pop: 29,100
97470 standard
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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.

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Official Data Resources for Riddle, OR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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