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ZIP Code 97473

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

328
3/sq mi
$384,600
Median home value
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Scottsburg pairs upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97473 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97473 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 131.2 square miles in Scottsburg, Douglas County, Oregon. The area is home to 328 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 97473 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97473 sits at , while per-capita income is $28,739. The poverty rate stands at 38.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $384,600 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $475 per month, and 87.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97473 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.9, 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 97473 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 →

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 97473, Scottsburg, 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

328

Population

131.2

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97473?

51.9

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$28,739

Per Capita Income

38.0%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%

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

What does housing look like?

196

Total Housing Units

171

Occupied Units

25

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.7%
Renter 12.3%

$384,600

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$475

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 97473, employing approximately 5 people with a combined annual payroll of $352,000.

3

Businesses

5

Employees

$352K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 Code City Population Distance
97467 Reedsport, OR 5,339 4.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97473 in?
ZIP code 97473 (Scottsburg) 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 97473?
ZIP code 97473 in Scottsburg, OR has a population of 328 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97473?
The median home value in ZIP 97473 is $384,600, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97473?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97473 is White at 87.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97473?
ZIP code 97473 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 5 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97473?
In ZIP code 97473, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% 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 97473?
In ZIP code 97473, approximately 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97473?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97473 is 38.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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