97479 ZIP Code
Sutherlin, Oregon
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 97479 |
| City/Town: | Sutherlin |
| County: | Douglas |
| State: | Oregon |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,265 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,669 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,792 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,702 |
| Median Home Value: | $247,500 |
| Land Area: | 67.5 sq miles
174.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.4040, -123.1963 |
Population Information (97479 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,265 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,025 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,240 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 476 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 493 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 573 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 503 | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 514 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,334 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,005 | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,150 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 776 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 783 | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,576 | 15.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 632 | 6.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 450 | 4.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (97479 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $247,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,092 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,702 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,541 | 96.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 161 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,995 | 66.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,546 | 34.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (97479 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,706 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 159 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 506 | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,878 | 37.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,492 | 32.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 513 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 771 | 10.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 387 | 5.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (97479 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,669 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,766 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $73,491 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,792 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (97479 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,650 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,391 | 94.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 237 | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,988 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,514 | 80.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 762 | 17.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 115 | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (97479 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,554 | 93.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 111 | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 66 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 32 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 79 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 423 | 4.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 155 | 1.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 288 | 2.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 202 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 70 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (97479 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 87 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 254 | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 761 | 16.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 394 | 8.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 686 | 15.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 854 | 18.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 450 | 9.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 663 | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 266 | 5.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 126 | 2.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (97479 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,315 | 75.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 602 | 13.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 61 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 44 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 97 | 2.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (97479 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 164 | 3.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 247 | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 578 | 13.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 25 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 459 | 10.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 95 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 138 | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 294 | 6.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,346 | 30.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 524 | 11.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 257 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 264 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (97479 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.8% | 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 (97479 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,784 | 95.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,989 | 58.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,572 | 54.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 459 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (97479 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,916 | 64.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,030 | 44.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,359 | 29.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 483 | 10.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 290 | 6.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 948 | 20.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (97479 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,713 | 57.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 231 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 27 | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 169 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 83 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 15 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 281 | 6.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,174 | 25.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 9 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (97479 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 80 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 305 | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 982 | 20.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 508 | 10.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 430 | 9.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,137 | 24.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 325 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 408 | 8.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 398 | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 129 | 2.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (97479 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 11 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 363 | 7.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,433 | 30.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,423 | 51.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 388 | 8.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 84 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (97479 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,383 | 30.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 89 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,608 | 57.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 125 | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 276 | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 60 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (97479 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 178 | 3.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,549 | 34.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,606 | 35.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,208 | 26.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (97479 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 610 | 20.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 112 | 3.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 233 | 7.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 290 | 9.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 675 | 22.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 915 | 30.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 160 | 5.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (97479 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,416 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $545 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,092 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.97 | 2.38 |
Households (97479 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,541 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,158 | 47.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 694 | 15.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 621 | 13.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,438 | 31.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,088 | 24.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,790 | 39.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.24 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.74 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (97479 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,183 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,196 | 28.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,269 | 54.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 237 | 5.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 446 | 10.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 876 | 20.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (97479 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,900 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 180 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 133 | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 796 | 41.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 468 | 24.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 323 | 17.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (97479 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,340 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,243 | 14.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,243 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,381 | 23.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 57 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,226 | 51.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,098 | 46.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (97479 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,849 | 86.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,345 | 13.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 860 | 63.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 485 | 36.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 403 | 30.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (97479 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,086 | 98.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 143 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 179 | 125.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 179 | 125.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 179 | 125.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 127 | 88.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 4 | 2.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 9 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (97479 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,789 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,645 | 98.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 144 | 1.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 26 | 0.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 48 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 36 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 34 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (97479 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,541 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,168 | 91.8% | 89.4% |
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