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 Moderate-density area
- $59,335
- Median income Below-median income area
- $291,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 97479 (Sutherlin, OR) rose +3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 284.0 in 2023 to 293.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,042. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $291,900 (33% below the average Oregon ZIP), and median rent is $1,301; owner occupancy is 68.7%.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Douglas County, so 97479 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 97479
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sutherlin, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97479.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
27 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 97479?
45.4
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
2.2%
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?
$59,335
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$39,042
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97479 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Sutherlin, 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)
$59,335 24th percentile higher than 24% of 378 Oregon ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,128housing units
5,128
Total Housing Units
4,872
Occupied Units
256
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$291,900
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 97479
Sutherlin (97479)
9,505 residents
- 97495 1,450
Winchester (97495)
1,450 residents
- 97494 49
Wilbur (97494)
49 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97479 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 97479, 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 (9,505 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 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.
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