97417 ZIP Code — Canyonville, OR

Douglas County, Oregon

ZIP code 97417 is located in Canyonville, Oregon, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 28.60 square miles and serves a population of 2,415 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541/458.

About ZIP code 97417

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 $171,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $42,442. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 54% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 97417 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,415

population

28.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97417 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97417

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97417. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Canyonville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97469 Riddle (7.6 mi) 97457 Myrtle Creek (9 mi) 97410 Azalea (9.6 mi) 97429 Days Creek (10.3 mi) 97496 Winston (15.3 mi) 97442 Glendale (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,415
Population density	84 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	28.60 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.9366
Longitude	-123.2348
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	541/458

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.3%	49.9%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	18.8%	32.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	6.9%	15.7%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,415

Population

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$42,442

Median household income

$22,935

Per capita income

$171,700

Median home value

$897

Median monthly rent

66.0%

Home ownership

21.4%

Poverty rate

14.1%

Unemployment

825

Housing units

9.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

160

25–34

204

35–44

121

45–54

55–59

60–64

194

65–74

248

124

75–84

158

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	511	21.2%
18 and over	1,904	78.8%
65 and over	841	34.8%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.7%

Two or more races 11.1%

Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

Asian 4.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%

Other race 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,899	73.7%
Two or more races	285	11.1%
Hispanic or Latino	162	6.3%
Asian	113	4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	70	2.7%
Other race	47	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.3%	49.9%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	18.8%	32.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	6.9%	15.7%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	7.2%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 17.1%

$35k–$50k 24.1%

$50k–$75k 21.1%

$75k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 5.5%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	17.1%
$35k–$50k	24.1%
$50k–$75k	21.1%
$75k–$100k	7.1%
$100k–$150k	5.5%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$42,442

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$50k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k–$300k 18.3%

$300k–$500k 15.8%

$500k–$1M 5.9%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$171,700
Median rent / month	$897
Owner occupied	66.0%
Renter occupied	34.0%
Vacant	9.3%
Single-family detached	62.4%
Large apartment buildings	6.8%
Mobile homes	19.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	17.1%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	16.4%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	8.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	31.6%
3 bedrooms	45.4%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	36.9%
2 vehicles	39.8%
3 or more	18.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.5%
Electricity	61.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.3%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	13.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	370	34.2%
Cohabiting couple	138	12.8%
Male householder, no spouse	135	12.5%
Female householder, no spouse	438	40.5%
Households with children under 18	223	20.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	594	54.9%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.1%	31.4%
Married	45.6%	34.5%
Separated	0.5%	3.9%
Widowed	3.3%	16.6%
Divorced	18.5%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 39.5%

Some college, no degree 27.3%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.2%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.1%
Bachelor's or higher	9.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	3.7%
Kindergarten	45	7.9%
Elementary school	250	44.1%
High school	123	21.7%
College / grad school	128	22.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.1%

Manufacturing 11.4%

Retail trade 10.2%

Other services 8.8%

Agriculture & mining 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Public administration 3.1%

Construction 2.5%

Professional & management 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.2%
Service	21.6%
Sales & office	24.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.1%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.0%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.0%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.9%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.6

Poverty

All people 21.4%

Under 18 years 40.0%

18 and over 16.4%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 23.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.1%
Retirement income	36.4%
Supplemental Security	11.2%
Cash public assistance	6.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.1%
High blood pressure	39.2%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	10.6%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	22.5%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	15.5%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	21.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	263	13.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.0%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	27.9%
65 and over	51.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.7%
Public insurance	72.5%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	5.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,343	97.0%
Spanish	14	0.6%
Other Indo-European	12	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,389	98.9%
Born in same state	2,291	94.9%
Born in different state	1,026	42.5%
Foreign born	98	4.1%
Naturalized citizen	26	1.1%
Not a US citizen	16	61.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	336	13.9%
French	169	7%
Arab	105	4.3%
Polish	70	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	47	1.9%
Dutch	44	1.8%
Irish	10	0.4%
German	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.8%
Internet access	84.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97417

What city is ZIP code 97417 in?

ZIP code 97417 is primarily assigned to Canyonville, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97417 in?

ZIP code 97417 falls within Douglas County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97417 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 97417 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 97417 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 97417 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 97417?

10% 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 97417?

21% of residents in ZIP code 97417 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 97417 in?

ZIP code 97417 observes the PST timezone.