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 Moderate-density area
- $57,444
- Median income Below-median income area
- $248,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 12.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,868. Unemployment is 12.1%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $248,500 (43% below the average Oregon ZIP), and median rent is $850; owner occupancy is 79.8%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Douglas County, so 97469 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
4 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 97469?
47.7
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
1.9%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$30,868
Per Capita Income
18.3%
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 97469 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Riddle, OR household income vs. every Oregon ZIP code
Median household income among 378 reporting Oregon ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$57,444 19th percentile higher than 19% of 378 Oregon ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Oregon 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,014housing units
1,014
Total Housing Units
946
Occupied Units
68
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$248,500
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97469, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,596 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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