Yoncalla, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97499
Douglas County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,957
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $58,958
- Median income Below-median income area
- $325,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 14.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Yoncalla pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97499 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 97499 covers 343.3 square miles in Yoncalla, Douglas County, Oregon (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,957 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97499 reports a modest median household income of $58,958 (24% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,839. The poverty rate is 11.5%, with unemployment at 7.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $325,700 (25% below the average Oregon ZIP), and median rent is $1,320; owner occupancy is 80.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Douglas County, so 97499 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 97499
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Yoncalla, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97499.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 97499, Yoncalla, 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
1,957
Population
343.3
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97499?
50.4
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
1.1%
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?
$58,958
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$30,839
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 97499 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Yoncalla, 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)
$58,958 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 378 Oregon ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Oregon ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
810housing units
810
Total Housing Units
714
Occupied Units
96
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$325,700
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$1,320
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 97499, employing approximately 122 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,417,000.
29
Businesses
122
Employees
$4.4M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 20.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 13.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 10.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 10.3% |
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 97499 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97462
Oakland (97462)
3,938 residents
- 97435
Drain (97435)
2,349 residents
- 97499
Yoncalla (97499)
1,957 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97499 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97499 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97462
Oakland (97462)
$68,507 median income
- 97499
Yoncalla (97499)
$58,958 median income
- 97435
Drain (97435)
$52,067 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97499 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97499, 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 (1,957 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 97499 in?
ZIP code 97499 (Yoncalla) 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 97499?
ZIP code 97499 in Yoncalla, OR has a population of 1,957 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97499?
The median household income in ZIP 97499 is $58,958, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97499?
The median home value in ZIP 97499 is $325,700, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97499?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97499 is White at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97499?
ZIP code 97499 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 122 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97499?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97499 are: Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (4), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97499?
In ZIP code 97499, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% 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 97499?
In ZIP code 97499, approximately 80.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97499?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97499 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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