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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
$71,670
Median income
$359,200
Median home value
25.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 450.5 square miles in Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon. The area is home to 29,100 residents, producing a population density of 65 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 97471 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97471 sits at $71,670 (8% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $39,475. The poverty rate stands at 14.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $359,200 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $1,170 per month, and 77.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97471 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Douglas County, so you can benchmark 97471 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 97471

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97471.

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 97471, 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

29,100

Population

450.5

Area (sq mi)

65

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97471?

45.3

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 86.2%
African American 0.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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?

$71,670

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$39,475

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

16.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97471 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,670 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.0%

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

What does housing look like?

13,310

Total Housing Units

12,789

Occupied Units

521

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.5%
Renter 22.5%

$359,200

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97471 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
97481 Tenmile, OR 679 8.3 mi
97494 Wilbur, OR 49 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Douglas County

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
97462 standard
Oakland, OR
Pop: 3,938

Related Areas

Douglas County Roseburg, OR Oregon

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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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.