97420 ZIP Code
Coos Bay, Oregon
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 97420 |
| City/Town: | Coos Bay |
| County: | Coos |
| State: | Oregon |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,178 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,111 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,197 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,167 |
| Median Home Value: | $258,900 |
| Land Area: | 273.9 sq miles
709.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 11.7 sq miles
30.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.3468, -124.1057 |
Population Information (97420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,178 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,963 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,215 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,492 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,534 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,307 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,402 | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,575 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,697 | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,591 | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,848 | 10.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,911 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,186 | 7.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,776 | 13.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,969 | 7.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 890 | 3.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (97420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $258,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $936 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,167 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,233 | 92.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 934 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,025 | 65.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,208 | 34.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (97420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,868 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 526 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,009 | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,566 | 31.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,877 | 28.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,103 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,252 | 10.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,535 | 7.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (97420 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,111 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $74,481 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,923 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,197 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (97420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,430 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,696 | 95.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 620 | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,202 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,457 | 74.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,081 | 16.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,099 | 8.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 59 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (97420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,897 | 84.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 172 | 0.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 821 | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 271 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 915 | 3.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,081 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,679 | 6.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,955 | 10.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,061 | 7.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 14 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 100 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 780 | 2.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (97420 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 429 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 578 | 4.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,379 | 11.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,220 | 10.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,494 | 12.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,531 | 20.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,614 | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,892 | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 668 | 5.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 428 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (97420 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,176 | 72.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,502 | 11.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 253 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 417 | 3.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,087 | 8.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (97420 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 903 | 7.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 592 | 4.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 598 | 4.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 174 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,840 | 14.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 384 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 134 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 424 | 3.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,263 | 9.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,744 | 21.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,138 | 16.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 678 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 824 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (97420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (97420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,637 | 91.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,452 | 54.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,073 | 53.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,281 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (97420 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,072 | 66.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,636 | 46.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,733 | 30.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 749 | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 426 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,843 | 23.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (97420 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,193 | 62.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 225 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 637 | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 529 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 302 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 465 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 457 | 3.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,317 | 17.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 42 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (97420 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 141 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 328 | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,201 | 9.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,485 | 11.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,381 | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,996 | 22.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,331 | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,989 | 15.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 863 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,452 | 11.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (97420 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 412 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,172 | 8.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,469 | 33.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,672 | 43.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,067 | 8.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 375 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (97420 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 473 | 3.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 217 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,728 | 71.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 355 | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 1,974 | 16.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 44 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 365 | 3.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 77 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (97420 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 720 | 5.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,352 | 35.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,966 | 32.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,195 | 26.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (97420 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 308 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 704 | 8.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 653 | 8.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 735 | 9.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,480 | 30.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,385 | 29.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 702 | 8.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 58 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (97420 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,509 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $538 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $936 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.23 | 2.38 |
Households (97420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,233 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,926 | 40.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,305 | 10.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,664 | 21.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,473 | 28.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,757 | 22.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,989 | 40.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.27 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.80 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (97420 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,083 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,005 | 33.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,350 | 44.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 613 | 5.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,934 | 16.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,908 | 24.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (97420 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,829 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 163 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 354 | 7.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,337 | 48.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,046 | 21.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 929 | 19.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (97420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,993 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,652 | 11.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,918 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,559 | 23.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 433 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,100 | 47.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,026 | 46.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (97420 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,044 | 85.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,937 | 14.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,302 | 58.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,585 | 40.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 891 | 22.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 50 | 1.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (97420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,820 | 95.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 234 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,358 | 580.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,358 | 580.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,358 | 580.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 215 | 91.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 18 | 7.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 898 | 383.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (97420 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,686 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,545 | 92.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,141 | 8.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,836 | 6.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 100 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 205 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (97420 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,233 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,353 | 92.8% | 89.4% |
Coos Bay, OR97420