PlainZIP

Roseburg, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97470

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

19,985
45/sq mi
$54,751
Median income
$260,400
Median home value
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Roseburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
45
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97470 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97470 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 448.1 square miles in Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon. The area is home to 19,985 residents, producing a population density of 45 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 97470 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97470 sits at $54,751 (30% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $30,585. The poverty rate stands at 19.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $260,400 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $1,101 per month, and 59.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97470 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 16 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Douglas County, so you can benchmark 97470 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 97470

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97470.

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 97470, Roseburg, 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

19,985

Population

448.1

Area (sq mi)

45

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97470?

40.6

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 85.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%

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?

$54,751

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$30,585

Per Capita Income

19.1%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

16.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97470 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,751 21st percentile higher than 21% 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 50.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%

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

What does housing look like?

9,021

Total Housing Units

8,568

Occupied Units

453

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.0%
Renter 41.0%

$260,400

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$1,101

Median Rent

1972

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

+4.4%

YoY Change (2024)

297

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+197%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97470 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +197% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.0% 207
2021 +15.4% 239
2022 +13.8% 272
2023 +4.3% 284
2024 +4.4% 297

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 923 business establishments in ZIP 97470, employing approximately 12,486 people with a combined annual payroll of $622,389,000.

923

Businesses

12,486

Employees

$622.4M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 141 15.3%
Construction 125 13.5%
Health care and social assistance 112 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 96 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 83 9.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 72 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 49 5.3%
Finance and insurance 48 5.2%
Manufacturing 40 4.3%
Wholesale trade 34 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 33 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 25 2.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 18 1.9%
Information 17 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.4%
Educational services 9 1.0%
Utilities 3 0.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

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 97470 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 97470 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 Code City Population Distance
97495 Winchester, OR 1,450 5.4 mi
97494 Wilbur, OR 49 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Douglas County

97471 standard
Roseburg, OR
Pop: 29,100
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
97462 standard
Oakland, OR
Pop: 3,938

Related Areas

Douglas County Roseburg, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97470 in? ▼
ZIP code 97470 (Roseburg) 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 97470? ▼
ZIP code 97470 in Roseburg, OR has a population of 19,985 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97470? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97470 is $54,751, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97470? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97470 is $260,400, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97470? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97470 is White at 85.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97470? ▼
ZIP code 97470 has 923 business establishments employing approximately 12,486 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97470? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97470 are: Retail trade (141), Construction (125), Health care and social assistance (112). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97470? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97470 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 197%. 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 97470? ▼
In ZIP code 97470, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% 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 97470? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97470 is 16.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97470? ▼
In ZIP code 97470, approximately 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97470? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97470 is 19.1% 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 Roseburg, 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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