PlainZIP

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
$55,583
Median income
$563,700
Median home value
33.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Williams pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th 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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 424.2 square miles in Williams, Josephine County, Oregon. The area is home to 2,206 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 97544 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97544 sits at $55,583 (29% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $36,714. The poverty rate stands at 15.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $563,700 (30% above the state average) with median rent at $1,540 per month, and 87.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97544 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 97544 sits relative to Oregon and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 97544

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97544.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 97544, Williams, 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

2,206

Population

424.2

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97544?

55.0

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 81.3%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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

$36,714

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97544 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,583 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.2%

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

What does housing look like?

967

Total Housing Units

827

Occupied Units

140

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.4%
Renter 12.6%

$563,700

Median Home Value

+30% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

Josephine County Williams, OR Oregon

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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Official Data Resources for Williams, OR

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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