Population 5,442 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 97444
Household size in ZIP 97444
| Period | ZIP 97444 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.24 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.21 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.06 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 97444 are small: just 2.06 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.24, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 11 of the 166 Oregon ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 97444
| Period | ZIP 97444 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 53.5 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 58.8 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.2 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 58.8, ZIP 97444 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 49.5 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Oregon ZIP code with 5,000+ people is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 97444
| Period | ZIP 97444 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.5% of households in ZIP 97444, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 97444 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Oregon ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 97444
Renters in ZIP 97444
| Period | ZIP 97444 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.2% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.8% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.5% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.9 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 97444 is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About half of owners (49.0%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 8.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 97444
| Period | ZIP 97444 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.6% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.0% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 97444: 18.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.4 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 97444
| Period | ZIP 97444 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 97444 was built around 1977, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 97444
| Period | ZIP 97444 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $693 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $848 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $937 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,075 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$381 | +$731 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 97444 pays $1,075 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $381 a month since 2006–10, up 55%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.8% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 97444
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 97444
| Period | ZIP 97444 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 97444: 22.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 97444
| Period | ZIP 97444 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.1% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.4% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.4% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 97444: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 97444
| Period | ZIP 97444 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 97444 runs well above the national rate: 9.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 166 Oregon ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five have higher unemployment. Unemployment has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 97444 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 97444 | 2.06 | 58.8 | 6.5% | 19.3% | 18.1% | 1977 | $1,075 | 22.6% | 94.7% | 9.6% |
| ZIP 97406 | 2.20 | 57.7 | 11.5% | 3.8% | 19.1% | 1971 | $871 | 24.8% | 88.5% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 97543 | 2.41 | 54.7 | 6.3% | 18.9% | 9.7% | 1992 | $954 | 18.9% | 90.1% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 97532 | 2.51 | 55.1 | 6.3% | 12.0% | 2.4% | 1987 | $1,029 | 24.3% | 92.1% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 97527 | 2.52 | 48.3 | 11.6% | 28.2% | 7.0% | 1987 | $1,314 | 18.8% | 90.1% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 97526 | 2.32 | 47.6 | 11.2% | 33.1% | 5.9% | 1976 | $1,246 | 19.7% | 90.9% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 97537 | 2.46 | 51.3 | 7.5% | 21.7% | 13.1% | 1985 | $1,306 | 21.9% | 92.3% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 97525 | 2.34 | 50.3 | 12.0% | 22.7% | 12.1% | 1979 | $1,540 | 22.5% | 93.3% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 97502 | 2.56 | 45.1 | 9.4% | 26.6% | 4.9% | 1989 | $1,556 | 26.1% | 91.8% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 97501 | 2.46 | 38.5 | 13.6% | 45.7% | 6.7% | 1979 | $1,491 | 21.8% | 89.2% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 97503 | 3.09 | 38.6 | 21.6% | 16.5% | 4.9% | 1992 | $1,462 | 10.8% | 82.6% | 3.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 97444. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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