Wilderville, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97543

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

736
6/sq mi
$641,600
Median home value
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wilderville pairs top-decile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97543 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97543 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 116.8 square miles in Wilderville, Josephine County, Oregon. The area is home to 736 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 97543 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97543 sits at , while per-capita income is $41,418. The poverty rate stands at 14.0% and the unemployment rate at 8.2%. On housing, the median home value is $641,600 (48% above the state average) with median rent at $1,016 per month, and 58.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97543 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Josephine County, so you can benchmark 97543 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 97543, Wilderville, 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

736

Population

116.8

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97543?

58.6

Median Age

55.7%

Male

44.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.0%
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 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$41,418

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 33.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%

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

What does housing look like?

281

Total Housing Units

242

Occupied Units

39

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.3%
Renter 41.7%

$641,600

Median Home Value

+48% vs state

$1,016

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 97543, employing approximately 26 people with a combined annual payroll of $642,000.

8

Businesses

26

Employees

$642K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 37.5%

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 Code City Population Distance
97538 Selma, OR 2,063 7.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97543 in?
ZIP code 97543 (Wilderville) 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 97543?
ZIP code 97543 in Wilderville, OR has a population of 736 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97543?
The median home value in ZIP 97543 is $641,600, which is 131% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97543?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97543 is White at 88.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97543?
ZIP code 97543 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 26 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97543?
In ZIP code 97543, 33.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% 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 97543?
In ZIP code 97543, approximately 58.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97543?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97543 is 14.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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