PlainZIP

Winchester, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97495

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

1,450
76/sq mi
$77,986
Median income
$451,300
Median home value
42.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Winchester pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
76
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97495 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97495 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.1 square miles in Winchester, Douglas County, Oregon. The area is home to 1,450 residents, producing a population density of 76 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 97495 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97495 sits at $77,986 (0% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $50,352. The poverty rate stands at 8.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $451,300 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $1,150 per month, and 85.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97495 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Douglas County, so you can benchmark 97495 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 97495, Winchester, 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

1,450

Population

19.1

Area (sq mi)

76

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97495?

50.8

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 72.4%
African American 0.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 26.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

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?

$77,986

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$50,352

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97495 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,986 Top 41% higher than 59% 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 60.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.4%

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

What does housing look like?

785

Total Housing Units

761

Occupied Units

24

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.8%
Renter 14.2%

$451,300

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,150

Median Rent

1991

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

+7.1%

YoY Change (2024)

255

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+155%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97495 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 188
2021 +14.3% 215
2022 +27.9% 275
2023 -13.6% 238
2024 +7.1% 255

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 21 business establishments in ZIP 97495, employing approximately 75 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,857,000.

21

Businesses

75

Employees

$2.9M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 38.1%
Retail trade 4 19.1%

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 97495 vs 97494 →

ZIP 97495 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 97495 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 97495 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 97495 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
97494 Wilbur, OR 49 3.2 mi
97470 Roseburg, OR 19,985 5.4 mi
97479 Sutherlin, OR 9,505 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
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 Winchester, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97495 in? ▼
ZIP code 97495 (Winchester) 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 97495? ▼
ZIP code 97495 in Winchester, OR has a population of 1,450 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97495? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97495 is $77,986, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97495? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97495 is $451,300, which is 62% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97495? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97495 is White at 72.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97495? ▼
ZIP code 97495 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 75 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97495? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97495 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 97495? ▼
In ZIP code 97495, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.4% 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 97495? ▼
In ZIP code 97495, approximately 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97495? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97495 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Winchester, OR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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