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Jackson County
Butte Falls, OR
97522
97522 ZIP Code — Butte Falls, OR
Jackson County, Oregon
ZIP code 97522 is located in
Butte Falls ,
Oregon ,
within Jackson County .
It covers approximately 46.74 square miles and serves a population of
585 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 541 .
About ZIP code 97522
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $221,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $52,188. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 97522 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
585
Population density
13 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
029
Geography
Land area
46.74 sq mi
Water area
0.15 sq mi
Latitude
42.5636
Longitude
-122.4530
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
541
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.3%
44.0%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
21.1%
32.7%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
14.1%
18.0%
23.2%
Over $200k
1.5%
5.3%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$52,188
Median household income
$221,900
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 157 26.8% 18 and over 428 73.2% 65 and over 129 22.1% Median age 38.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
2.7%
Group Count % White 523 89.4% Two or more races 46 7.9% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 16 2.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.3%
44.0%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
21.1%
32.7%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
14.1%
18.0%
23.2%
Over $200k
1.5%
5.3%
7.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.8% $10k–$15k 6.8% $15k–$25k 11.3% $25k–$35k 9.5% $35k–$50k 12.6% $50k–$75k 17.1% $75k–$100k 9.0% $100k–$150k 15.8% $150k–$200k 6.3% $200k+ 5.0% Median income $52,188
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $221,900 Median rent / month $957 Owner occupied 81.5% Renter occupied 18.5% Vacant 9.4% Single-family detached 73.1% Large apartment buildings 2.0% Mobile homes 17.1% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.67
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.9% 2000–2009 17.6% 1990–1999 3.7% 1980–1989 7.3% 1970–1979 16.3% 1960–1969 16.3% 1950–1959 2.4% 1940–1949 15.5% 1939 or earlier 18.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.0% 1 bedroom 3.3% 2 bedrooms 26.1% 3 bedrooms 55.5% 4 bedrooms 13.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.6% 1 vehicle 22.1% 2 vehicles 45.0% 3 or more 29.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.3% Electricity 38.7% Propane / LP gas 7.2% Fuel oil 10.4% Wood 41.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 107 48.2% Cohabiting couple 10 4.5% Male householder, no spouse 50 22.5% Female householder, no spouse 55 24.8% Households with children under 18 56 25.2% Households with seniors (65+) 104 46.8% Average household size 2.62
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 35.9% 14.8% Married 39.7% 54.6% Separated 3.1% 5.1% Widowed 5.0% 13.0% Divorced 16.4% 12.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
53.8%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.6% Bachelor's or higher 7.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 13 9.9% Kindergarten 10 7.6% Elementary school 51 38.9% High school 46 35.1% College / grad school 11 8.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.6%
Professional & management
17.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
17.3%
Public administration
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 57.6% Service 13.9% Sales & office 7.8% Natural resources & construction 3.9% Production & transportation 16.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 61.0% Government 27.3% Self-employed 11.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.6% Carpool 5.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 7.2% Work from home 11.3% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 33.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 47.7% Retirement income 36.9% Supplemental Security 6.8% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 17.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 27.9% High blood pressure 34.5% High cholesterol 36.8% Diabetes 11.5% Heart disease 8.2% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 11.1% Arthritis 28.1% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 9.1% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.1% Binge drinking 15.2% No physical activity 20.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.0% Depression 23.2% Fair or poor health 16.7% Poor mental health 15.0% Poor physical health 12.4% No health insurance 11.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.4% Visited dentist 63.6% Cholesterol screening 90.3% Teeth loss 14.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 44 10.3%
Disability % Any disability 17.4% Under 18 8.3% 18–64 years 13.0% 65 and over 38.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 57.4% Public insurance 50.4% No insurance 6.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 562 96.1% Spanish 1 0.2% Other Indo-European 1 0.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 561 95.9% Born in same state 558 95.4% Born in different state 329 56.2% Foreign born 3 0.5% Naturalized citizen 24 4.1% Not a US citizen 1 4.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 146 25% Italian 76 13% Arab 49 8.4%
Ancestry Count % Polish 39 6.7% English 11 1.9% German 7 1.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.9% Internet access 95.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97522
What city is ZIP code 97522 in?
ZIP code 97522 is primarily assigned to Butte Falls, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97522 in?
ZIP code 97522 falls within Jackson County, Oregon.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 97522?
8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 97522 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 97522 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 97522 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 97522 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 97522 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 97522 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 97522 in?
ZIP code 97522 observes the PST timezone.
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