PlainZIP

Umpqua, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97486

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

714
4/sq mi
$78,795
Median income
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Umpqua pairs an above-median household income, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97486 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97486 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Umpqua, Douglas County, Oregon, home to just 714 residents across 170.0 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 97486 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,795 (1% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $37,157. Local economic indicators show a 10.6% poverty rate alongside 10.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run - for a typical home value, with rent averaging - a month; 89.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.7, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 97486, plus 6 more within Douglas County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 97486, Umpqua, 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

714

Population

170.0

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97486?

65.7

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

14.8%

Foreign-Born

White 57.5%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 8.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$78,795

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$37,157

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97486 ranks nationally

Umpqua, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,795 Top 40% higher than 60% 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 45.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.1%

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

What does housing look like?

273

Total Housing Units

229

Occupied Units

44

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.1%
Renter 10.9%

1995

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 97486, employing approximately 42 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,187,000.

11

Businesses

42

Employees

$2.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 27.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 97486 vs 97462 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
97462 Oakland, OR 3,938 10.3 mi

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Pop: 29,100
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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

Related Areas

Douglas County Umpqua, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97486 in? ▼
ZIP code 97486 (Umpqua) 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 97486? ▼
ZIP code 97486 in Umpqua, OR has a population of 714 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97486? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97486 is $78,795, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97486? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97486 is White at 57.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97486? ▼
ZIP code 97486 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 42 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97486? ▼
In ZIP code 97486, 45.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% 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 97486? ▼
In ZIP code 97486, approximately 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97486? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97486 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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