Williams, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97544
Josephine County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,206
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $55,583
- Median income Below-median income area
- $563,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Williams pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97544 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 97544 covers 424.2 square miles in Williams, Josephine County, Oregon (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,206 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97544 reports a modest median household income of $55,583 (29% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,714. The poverty rate is 15.9%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $563,700 (30% above the average Oregon ZIP), while 87.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,540.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Oregon and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 97544.
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 97544
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Williams, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97544.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical 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 97544, Williams, 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
2,206
Population
424.2
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97544?
55.0
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
5.1%
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?
$55,583
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$36,714
Per Capita Income
15.9%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 97544 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Williams, 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)
$55,583 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
967housing units
967
Total Housing Units
827
Occupied Units
140
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$563,700
Median Home Value
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$1,540
Median Rent
1985
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
-2.4%
YoY Change (2024)
357
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+257%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97544 have decreased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +257% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +11.4% | 232 |
| 2020 | +0.9% | 234 |
| 2021 | +15.9% | 272 |
| 2022 | -2.4% | 265 |
| 2024 | – | 357 |
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 37 business establishments in ZIP 97544, employing approximately 317 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,179,000.
37
Businesses
317
Employees
$15.2M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 18.9% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 13.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 13.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 8.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 8.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 8.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97544, 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 (2,206 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 97544 in?
ZIP code 97544 (Williams) 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 97544?
ZIP code 97544 in Williams, OR has a population of 2,206 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97544?
The median household income in ZIP 97544 is $55,583, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97544?
The median home value in ZIP 97544 is $563,700, which is 103% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97544?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97544 is White at 81.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97544?
ZIP code 97544 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 317 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97544?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97544 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97544?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97544 decreased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 257%. 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 97544?
In ZIP code 97544, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.2% 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 97544?
In ZIP code 97544, approximately 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97544?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97544 is 15.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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