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Population and households in ZIP 97540
Household size in ZIP 97540
| Period | ZIP 97540 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.25 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.29 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.19 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.14 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
ZIP 97540 is a place of small households, averaging 2.14 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.25 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 166 Oregon ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 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 97540
| Period | ZIP 97540 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.1 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.0 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.8 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.0 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 97540 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 40.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 97540
| Period | ZIP 97540 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 97540 than nationally: 9.2%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 97540
Renters in ZIP 97540
| Period | ZIP 97540 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.1% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.6% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over four in ten households in ZIP 97540 rent their homes (41.6%), above the national share of 34.8%. Among owners, 44.4% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 97540
| Period | ZIP 97540 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 97540: just 5.4% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.6 points, a smaller shift than 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 97540
| Period | ZIP 97540 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 97540 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1992, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, 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 97540
| Period | ZIP 97540 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $839 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $979 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,021 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,490 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$651 | +$731 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 97540 pays $1,490 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $651 a month since 2006–10, up 78%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the center.
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 97540
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 97540
| Period | ZIP 97540 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.5% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.5% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.9% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.3% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in ZIP 97540 than nationally: 42.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.8 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the east.
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 97540
| Period | ZIP 97540 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.5% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.0% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.0% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.0% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 97540: 96.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.5 points, as it has nationally. ZIP 97540 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Oregon ZIP codes.
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 97540
| Period | ZIP 97540 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 97540 runs below the national rate: 3.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 97540 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 97540 | 2.14 | 46.8 | 9.2% | 41.6% | 5.4% | 1992 | $1,490 | 42.3% | 96.0% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 97535 | 2.24 | 53.1 | 5.6% | 34.1% | 6.8% | 1992 | $1,186 | 32.2% | 93.8% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 97520 | 2.04 | 47.7 | 6.0% | 42.5% | 9.5% | 1979 | $1,431 | 60.5% | 96.2% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 97504 | 2.47 | 43.5 | 10.9% | 36.4% | 5.3% | 1985 | $1,636 | 38.7% | 93.9% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 97501 | 2.46 | 38.5 | 13.6% | 45.7% | 6.7% | 1979 | $1,491 | 21.8% | 89.2% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 97530 | 2.35 | 52.0 | 5.8% | 19.0% | 9.3% | 1983 | $1,604 | 41.7% | 95.2% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 97502 | 2.56 | 45.1 | 9.4% | 26.6% | 4.9% | 1989 | $1,556 | 26.1% | 91.8% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 97544 | 2.32 | 48.1 | 11.4% | 18.7% | 15.6% | 1985 | $1,459 | 33.0% | 87.9% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 97538 | 2.41 | 44.8 | 11.8% | 9.1% | 15.1% | 1989 | $977 | 17.7% | 90.8% | 18.0% |
| ZIP 97543 | 2.41 | 54.7 | 6.3% | 18.9% | 9.7% | 1992 | $954 | 18.9% | 90.1% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 97523 | 2.20 | 47.2 | 10.6% | 20.8% | 16.2% | 1985 | $1,286 | 20.4% | 90.2% | 13.7% |
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 97540. 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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