White City, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97503
Jackson County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,528
- 49/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,263
- Median income Near-median income area
- $327,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 10.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
White City pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 49
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97503 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 97503 (White City, OR) rose +3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 303.4 in 2023 to 315.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97503 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in White City, Jackson County, Oregon, home to 10,528 residents across 216.2 square miles, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97503 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,263 (10% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,314. The poverty rate is 16.5%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $327,500 (24% below the average Oregon ZIP), and median rent is $1,212; owner occupancy is 83.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 97503 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 97503
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in White City, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97503.
- Construction
Construction
61 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
37 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 20
Accommodation and food services
20 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 97503, White City, 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
10,528
Population
216.2
Area (sq mi)
49
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97503?
36.8
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
9.4%
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?
$70,263
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$28,314
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
20.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97503 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
White City, 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)
$70,263 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
4,773housing units
4,773
Total Housing Units
4,585
Occupied Units
188
Vacant Units
2.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$327,500
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$1,212
Median Rent
1988
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
+3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
315
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+215%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97503 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +215% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 226 |
| 2021 | +17.4% | 265 |
| 2022 | +15.3% | 305 |
| 2023 | -0.6% | 303 |
| 2024 | +3.9% | 315 |
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 291 business establishments in ZIP 97503, employing approximately 5,279 people with a combined annual payroll of $301,887,000.
291
Businesses
5,279
Employees
$301.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 61 | 21.0% |
| Retail trade | 41 | 14.1% |
| Manufacturing | 37 | 12.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 6.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 6.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 5.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 3.4% |
| Information | 5 | 1.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.4% |
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 97503 vs 97539 →
ZIP 97503 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97503
White City (97503)
10,528 residents
- 97525
Gold Hill (97525)
4,601 residents
- 97539 3,329
Shady Cove (97539)
3,329 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97503 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97503 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97525
Gold Hill (97525)
$72,025 median income
- 97503
White City (97503)
$70,263 median income
- 97539
Shady Cove (97539)
$51,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97503 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 97503, 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 (10,528 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 97503 in?
ZIP code 97503 (White City) is located in Jackson County, Oregon. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97503?
ZIP code 97503 in White City, OR has a population of 10,528 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97503?
The median household income in ZIP 97503 is $70,263, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97503?
The median home value in ZIP 97503 is $327,500, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97503?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97503 is White at 66.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97503?
ZIP code 97503 has 291 business establishments employing approximately 5,279 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97503?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97503 are: Construction (61), Retail trade (41), Manufacturing (37). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97503?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97503 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 215%. 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 97503?
In ZIP code 97503, 51.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.7% 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 97503?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97503 is 20.9 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 97503?
In ZIP code 97503, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97503?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97503 is 16.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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