Roseburg, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97471
Douglas County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,100
- 65/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,670
- Median income Near-median income area
- $359,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Roseburg pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 65
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97471 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 97471 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon, with 29,100 residents across 450.5 square miles, a density of 65 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97471 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,670 (8% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,475. The poverty rate is 14.9%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $359,200 (17% below the average Oregon ZIP), and median rent is $1,170; owner occupancy is 77.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Douglas County, so 97471 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 97471
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roseburg, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97471.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
145 establishments
- Construction
Construction
84 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
79 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 44
Accommodation and food services
44 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 42
Professional, scientific, and technical services
42 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 97471, Roseburg, 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
29,100
Population
450.5
Area (sq mi)
65
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97471?
45.3
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
3.4%
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?
$71,670
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$39,475
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
16.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97471 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Roseburg, 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)
$71,670 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
13,310housing units
13,310
Total Housing Units
12,789
Occupied Units
521
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$359,200
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$1,170
Median Rent
1979
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
+0.1%
YoY Change (2024)
267
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+167%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97471 have increased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 195 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 222 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 255 |
| 2023 | +4.3% | 266 |
| 2024 | +0.1% | 267 |
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 626 business establishments in ZIP 97471, employing approximately 10,308 people with a combined annual payroll of $677,690,000.
626
Businesses
10,308
Employees
$677.7M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 145 | 23.2% |
| Construction | 84 | 13.4% |
| Retail trade | 79 | 12.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 44 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 42 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 41 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 38 | 6.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 1.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 11 | 1.8% |
| Information | 6 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.5% |
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 97471 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97471
Roseburg (97471)
29,100 residents
- 97481 679
Tenmile (97481)
679 residents
- 97494 49
Wilbur (97494)
49 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97471 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97471, 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 (29,100 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 97471 in?
ZIP code 97471 (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 97471?
ZIP code 97471 in Roseburg, OR has a population of 29,100 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97471?
The median household income in ZIP 97471 is $71,670, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97471?
The median home value in ZIP 97471 is $359,200, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97471?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97471 is White at 86.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97471?
ZIP code 97471 has 626 business establishments employing approximately 10,308 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97471?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97471 are: Health care and social assistance (145), Construction (84), Retail trade (79). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97471?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97471 increased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 97471?
In ZIP code 97471, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.0% 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 97471?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97471 is 16.9 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 97471?
In ZIP code 97471, approximately 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97471?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97471 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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