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.

585
population
46.74
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97522 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97522

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City Status
Butte Falls Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
97524 Eagle Point (10.8 mi) 97539 Shady Cove (15.8 mi) 97536 Prospect (16.9 mi)
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
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
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

585
Population
13
People per sq mi
38.0
Median age
$52,188
Median household income
$29,253
Per capita income
$221,900
Median home value
$957
Median monthly rent
81.5%
Home ownership
12.2%
Poverty rate
6.5%
Unemployment
204
Housing units
7.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
13
Under 5
10
27
5–9
19
22
10–14
16
35
15–19
25
8
20–24
5
23
25–34
16
75
35–44
53
26
45–54
18
14
55–59
10
24
60–64
17
44
65–74
31
25
75–84
18
6
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1815726.8%
18 and over42873.2%
65 and over12922.1%
Median age38.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.4%
Two or more races 7.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.7%
GroupCount%
White52389.4%
Two or more races467.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander162.7%

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%
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%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.8%
$10k–$15k6.8%
$15k–$25k11.3%
$25k–$35k9.5%
$35k–$50k12.6%
$50k–$75k17.1%
$75k–$100k9.0%
$100k–$150k15.8%
$150k–$200k6.3%
$200k+5.0%
Median income$52,188

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%
$50k–$100k 15.5%
$100k–$150k 23.8%
$150k–$200k 3.3%
$200k–$300k 16.6%
$300k–$500k 23.8%
$500k–$1M 9.9%
$1M+ 5.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$221,900
Median rent / month$957
Owner occupied81.5%
Renter occupied18.5%
Vacant9.4%
Single-family detached73.1%
Large apartment buildings2.0%
Mobile homes17.1%
Median rooms5.0
Avg household size (owned)2.67

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.9%
2000–200917.6%
1990–19993.7%
1980–19897.3%
1970–197916.3%
1960–196916.3%
1950–19592.4%
1940–194915.5%
1939 or earlier18.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.0%
1 bedroom3.3%
2 bedrooms26.1%
3 bedrooms55.5%
4 bedrooms13.1%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.6%
1 vehicle22.1%
2 vehicles45.0%
3 or more29.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.3%
Electricity38.7%
Propane / LP gas7.2%
Fuel oil10.4%
Wood41.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family10748.2%
Cohabiting couple104.5%
Male householder, no spouse5022.5%
Female householder, no spouse5524.8%
Households with children under 185625.2%
Households with seniors (65+)10446.8%
Average household size2.62

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married35.9%14.8%
Married39.7%54.6%
Separated3.1%5.1%
Widowed5.0%13.0%
Divorced16.4%12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%
Some HS, no diploma 3.2%
HS graduate 26.7%
Some college, no degree 53.8%
Associate's degree 7.2%
Bachelor's degree 7.9%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.6%
Bachelor's or higher7.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool139.9%
Kindergarten107.6%
Elementary school5138.9%
High school4635.1%
College / grad school118.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.6%
Professional & management 17.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 17.3%
Retail trade 10.8%
Construction 6.9%
Public administration 4.8%
Manufacturing 3.9%
Other services 3.9%
Transportation & utilities 2.6%
Agriculture & mining 2.2%
Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts57.6%
Service13.9%
Sales & office7.8%
Natural resources & construction3.9%
Production & transportation16.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector61.0%
Government27.3%
Self-employed11.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.6%
Carpool5.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk7.2%
Work from home11.3%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)33.7

Poverty

All people 12.2%
Under 18 years 6.9%
18 and over 14.0%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security47.7%
Retirement income36.9%
Supplemental Security6.8%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP17.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity27.9%
High blood pressure34.5%
High cholesterol36.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Heart disease8.2%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma11.1%
Arthritis28.1%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease9.1%
Cancer7.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.1%
Binge drinking15.2%
No physical activity20.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.0%
Depression23.2%
Fair or poor health16.7%
Poor mental health15.0%
Poor physical health12.4%
No health insurance11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.4%
Visited dentist63.6%
Cholesterol screening90.3%
Teeth loss14.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans4410.3%
Disability%
Any disability17.4%
Under 188.3%
18–64 years13.0%
65 and over38.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance57.4%
Public insurance50.4%
No insurance6.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only56296.1%
Spanish10.2%
Other Indo-European10.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)56195.9%
Born in same state55895.4%
Born in different state32956.2%
Foreign born30.5%
Naturalized citizen244.1%
Not a US citizen14.2%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French14625%
Italian7613%
Arab498.4%
AncestryCount%
Polish396.7%
English111.9%
German71.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.9%
Internet access95.0%

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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