PlainZIP

O Brien, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97534

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

756
3/sq mi
$39,194
Median income
23.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

O Brien pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97534 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97534 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in O Brien, Josephine County, Oregon, home to just 756 residents across 260.7 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 97534 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,194 (50% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $22,905. 38.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.9, and the average commute is -. To put 97534 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Josephine County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 97534, O Brien, 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

756

Population

260.7

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97534?

62.9

Median Age

54.7%

Male

45.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 56.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 43.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%

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?

$39,194

Median Household Income

-50% vs state

$22,905

Per Capita Income

38.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97534 ranks nationally

O Brien, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,194 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 36.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.8%

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

What does housing look like?

382

Total Housing Units

382

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 97534, employing approximately 34 people with a combined annual payroll of $731,000.

6

Businesses

34

Employees

$731K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 66.7%

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 97534 vs 97531 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
97531 Kerby, OR 522 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Josephine County

97526 standard
Grants Pass, OR
Pop: 34,205
97527 standard
Grants Pass, OR
Pop: 33,713
97523 standard
Cave Junction, OR
Pop: 6,264
97532 standard
Merlin, OR
Pop: 2,378
97544 standard
Williams, OR
Pop: 2,206
97538 standard
Selma, OR
Pop: 2,063

Related Areas

Josephine County O Brien, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97534 in? ▼
ZIP code 97534 (O Brien) is located in Josephine County, Oregon. Josephine County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/josephine-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97534? ▼
ZIP code 97534 in O Brien, OR has a population of 756 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97534? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97534 is $39,194, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97534? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97534 is White at 56.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97534? ▼
ZIP code 97534 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 34 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97534? ▼
In ZIP code 97534, 36.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% 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 97534? ▼
In ZIP code 97534, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97534? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97534 is 38.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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