Tenmile, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97481
Douglas County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 679
- 35/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $216,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 4.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tenmile pairs below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 35
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97481 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 97481 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tenmile, Douglas County, Oregon, home to just 679 residents across 19.2 square miles, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 97481, but per-capita income is $36,546. Economic pressure is pronounced: 24.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $216,200 (50% below the average Oregon ZIP); owner occupancy is 84.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Douglas County, so 97481 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 →
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 97481, Tenmile, 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
679
Population
19.2
Area (sq mi)
35
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97481?
42.6
Median Age
71.5%
Male
28.5%
Female
0.0%
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?
$36,546
Per Capita Income
24.7%
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Unemployment Rate
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
320housing units
320
Total Housing Units
320
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
1.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$216,200
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
1958
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 97481, employing approximately 17 people with a combined annual payroll of $560,000.
5
Businesses
17
Employees
$560K
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 97481 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
- 97496 7,634
Winston (97496)
7,634 residents
- 97416 937
Camas Valley (97416)
937 residents
- 97481 679
Tenmile (97481)
679 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97481 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 97481 in?
ZIP code 97481 (Tenmile) 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 97481?
ZIP code 97481 in Tenmile, OR has a population of 679 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97481?
The median home value in ZIP 97481 is $216,200, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97481?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97481 is White at 93.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97481?
ZIP code 97481 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 17 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97481?
In ZIP code 97481, 33.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.3% 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 97481?
In ZIP code 97481, approximately 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97481?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97481 is 24.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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