PlainZIP

Sutherlin, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97479

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

9,505
58/sq mi
$59,335
Median income
$291,900
Median home value
16.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sutherlin pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
58
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97479 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97479 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sutherlin, Douglas County, Oregon, home to 9,505 residents across 164.7 square miles, a density of 58 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 97479 reports a modest median household income of $59,335 (24% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $39,042. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. Housing costs here run $291,900 for a typical home value (33% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,301 a month; 68.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 97479 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Douglas County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 97479

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sutherlin, OR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97479.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97479, Sutherlin, 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

9,505

Population

164.7

Area (sq mi)

58

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 97479?

45.4

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 89.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$59,335

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$39,042

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97479 ranks nationally

Sutherlin, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,335 28th percentile higher than 28% 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

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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 54.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%

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

What does housing look like?

5,128

Total Housing Units

4,872

Occupied Units

256

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.7%
Renter 31.3%

$291,900

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$1,301

Median Rent

1983

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

+3.3%

YoY Change (2024)

293

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+193%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97479 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.0% 201
2021 +13.9% 228
2022 +14.2% 261
2023 +8.9% 284
2024 +3.3% 293

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 192 business establishments in ZIP 97479, employing approximately 2,041 people with a combined annual payroll of $88,215,000.

192

Businesses

2,041

Employees

$88.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 27 14.1%
Accommodation and food services 27 14.1%
Construction 22 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 21 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 17 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 7.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 5.7%
Manufacturing 10 5.2%
Finance and insurance 9 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 8 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 6 3.1%
Wholesale trade 5 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.6%

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 97479 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 97479 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
97494 Wilbur, OR 49 8.1 mi
97495 Winchester, OR 1,450 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Douglas County

97471 standard
Roseburg, OR
Pop: 29,100
97470 standard
Roseburg, OR
Pop: 19,985
97457 standard
Myrtle Creek, OR
Pop: 10,208
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 Sutherlin, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97479 in? ▼
ZIP code 97479 (Sutherlin) 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 97479? ▼
ZIP code 97479 in Sutherlin, OR has a population of 9,505 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97479? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97479 is $59,335, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97479? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97479 is $291,900, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97479? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97479 is White at 89.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97479? ▼
ZIP code 97479 has 192 business establishments employing approximately 2,041 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97479? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97479 are: Retail trade (27), Accommodation and food services (27), Construction (22). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97479? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97479 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 97479? ▼
In ZIP code 97479, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% 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 97479? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97479 is 24.8 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 97479? ▼
In ZIP code 97479, approximately 68.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97479? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97479 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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