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Josephine County
O Brien, OR
97534
97534 ZIP Code — O Brien, OR
Josephine County, Oregon
ZIP code 97534 is located in
O Brien ,
Oregon ,
within Josephine County .
It covers approximately 25.62 square miles and serves a population of
668 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 541 .
About ZIP code 97534
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $201,600.
Median household income is $28,043. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 66% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 62% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry.
College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 52%.
Overall, ZIP code 97534 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
668
Population density
26 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
033
Geography
Land area
25.62 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
42.0608
Longitude
-123.7277
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
541
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
98.0%
51.6%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
0.0%
31.1%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
14.0%
23.2%
Over $200k
2.0%
3.3%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$28,043
Median household income
$201,600
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 0 0.0% 18 and over 668 100.0% 65 and over 369 55.2% Median age 66.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 638 91.4% Hispanic or Latino 30 4.3% Two or more races 30 4.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
98.0%
51.6%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
0.0%
31.1%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
14.0%
23.2%
Over $200k
2.0%
3.3%
7.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 12.0% $15k–$25k 24.5% $25k–$35k 43.1% $50k–$75k 16.4% $150k–$200k 3.9% Median income $28,043
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $201,600 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 100.0% Renter occupied 0.0% Vacant 10.1% Single-family detached 40.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 59.4% Median rooms 4.4 Avg household size (owned) 1.74
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 30.0% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 28.6% 1960–1969 26.1% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 15.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 11.5% 2 bedrooms 69.5% 3 bedrooms 8.2% 4 bedrooms 10.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 33.4% 2 vehicles 46.0% 3 or more 20.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 45.7% Propane / LP gas 12.0% Fuel oil 16.7% Wood 25.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 130 33.9% Cohabiting couple 34 8.9% Male householder, no spouse 20 5.2% Female householder, no spouse 199 52.0% Households with children under 18 0 0.0% Households with seniors (65+) 219 57.2% Average household size 1.74
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 35.1% 0.0% Married 50.4% 34.3% Separated 8.3% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 31.7% Divorced 6.2% 34.0%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
15.7%
Some college, no degree
31.1%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 84.3% Bachelor's or higher 7.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
30.8%
Education & healthcare
28.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 0.0% Service 59.0% Sales & office 31.4% Natural resources & construction 9.6% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.8% Government 28.2% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 100.0% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 62.4% Retirement income 50.9% Supplemental Security 5.2% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 66.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.7% High blood pressure 40.2% High cholesterol 38.6% Diabetes 15.1% Heart disease 10.8% Stroke 5.2% Asthma 11.8% Arthritis 33.7% Kidney disease 4.5% Pulmonary disease 11.8% Cancer 8.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.9% Binge drinking 13.2% No physical activity 25.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.1% Depression 24.5% Fair or poor health 21.9% Poor mental health 15.7% Poor physical health 15.7% No health insurance 12.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.3% Visited dentist 61.3% Cholesterol screening 91.2% Teeth loss 18.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 85 12.7%
Disability % Any disability 51.5% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 12.0% 65 and over 83.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 43.0% Public insurance 83.5% No insurance 2.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 668 100.0% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 620 92.8% Born in same state 620 92.8% Born in different state 171 25.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 48 7.2% Not a US citizen 48 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 323 48.4% Polish 46 6.9%
Ancestry Count % French 46 6.9% Italian 17 2.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 57.3% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97534
What city is ZIP code 97534 in?
ZIP code 97534 is primarily assigned to O Brien, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97534 in?
ZIP code 97534 falls within Josephine County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97534 have an older population?
55% of residents in ZIP code 97534 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 97534 have a large retiree population?
62% of households in ZIP code 97534 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 97534?
7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97534?
18% of residents in ZIP code 97534 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 97534 in?
ZIP code 97534 observes the PST timezone.
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