97429 ZIP Code — Days Creek, OR

Douglas County, Oregon

ZIP code 97429 is located in Days Creek, Oregon, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 97.21 square miles and serves a population of 821 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97429

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $351,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $49,423. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 35% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 97429 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

821
population
97.21
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97429 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97429

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City Status
Days Creek Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
97457 Myrtle Creek (8.4 mi) 97417 Canyonville (10.3 mi) 97410 Azalea (12.2 mi) 97469 Riddle (17.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 821
Population density 8 / sq mi
State FIPS 41
County FIPS 019
Geography
Land area 97.21 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 42.9974
Longitude -123.0497
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 60.6% 49.9% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 28.7% 32.0% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 9.3% 15.7% 23.2%
Over $200k 1.4% 2.5% 7.2%

Demographics & statistics

821
Population
8
People per sq mi
54.4
Median age
$49,423
Median household income
$31,856
Per capita income
$351,000
Median home value
$767
Median monthly rent
69.0%
Home ownership
21.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
Unemployment
267
Housing units
25.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
17
Under 5
13
16
5–9
12
8
10–14
6
28
15–19
22
15
20–24
12
53
25–34
41
38
35–44
30
61
45–54
48
36
55–59
28
88
60–64
69
41
65–74
31
39
75–84
30
22
85+
17
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 189711.8%
18 and over72488.2%
65 and over18021.9%
Median age54.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Other race 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Two or more races 0.3%
GroupCount%
White76789.1%
Hispanic or Latino404.6%
Other race374.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native141.6%
Two or more races30.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 60.6% 49.9% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 28.7% 32.0% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 9.3% 15.7% 23.2%
Over $200k 1.4% 2.5% 7.2%
Under $10k 6.0%
$15k–$25k 1.7%
$25k–$35k 18.5%
$35k–$50k 28.1%
$50k–$75k 23.6%
$75k–$100k 7.7%
$100k–$150k 3.7%
$150k–$200k 7.4%
$200k+ 3.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.0%
$15k–$25k1.7%
$25k–$35k18.5%
$35k–$50k28.1%
$50k–$75k23.6%
$75k–$100k7.7%
$100k–$150k3.7%
$150k–$200k7.4%
$200k+3.4%
Median income$49,423

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%
$100k–$150k 12.3%
$150k–$200k 10.7%
$200k–$300k 14.0%
$300k–$500k 29.2%
$500k–$1M 9.9%
$1M+ 21.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$351,000
Median rent / month$767
Owner occupied69.0%
Renter occupied31.0%
Vacant6.4%
Single-family detached58.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes20.5%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)2.50

Year built

Era%
2020 or later3.7%
2010–20191.1%
2000–200912.2%
1990–199914.1%
1980–19897.7%
1970–197934.0%
1960–19693.5%
1950–195913.0%
1940–19497.7%
1939 or earlier2.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.5%
1 bedroom1.1%
2 bedrooms21.5%
3 bedrooms58.2%
4 bedrooms14.6%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.3%
1 vehicle23.3%
2 vehicles44.0%
3 or more30.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity63.9%
Propane / LP gas2.0%
Fuel oil7.1%
Wood22.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family20157.1%
Cohabiting couple61.7%
Male householder, no spouse8524.1%
Female householder, no spouse6017.0%
Households with children under 186217.6%
Households with seniors (65+)11532.7%
Average household size2.20

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married31.6%16.6%
Married52.9%62.8%
Separated0.0%11.2%
Widowed4.5%5.7%
Divorced11.0%3.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%
Some HS, no diploma 5.4%
HS graduate 20.1%
Some college, no degree 25.6%
Associate's degree 23.1%
Bachelor's degree 17.1%
Graduate / professional 8.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.2%
Bachelor's or higher25.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool2720.5%
Kindergarten21.5%
Elementary school2115.9%
High school3425.8%
College / grad school4836.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 46.9%
Agriculture & mining 14.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%
Retail trade 6.8%
Professional & management 5.8%
Manufacturing 5.1%
Public administration 5.1%
Construction 4.1%
Other services 3.4%
Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts61.6%
Service8.9%
Sales & office19.9%
Natural resources & construction6.8%
Production & transportation2.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector68.5%
Government14.0%
Self-employed17.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone68.8%
Carpool7.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk6.8%
Work from home16.8%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)20.8

Poverty

All people 21.9%
Under 18 years 19.6%
18 and over 22.2%
Married-couple families 1.5%
Female-led households 77.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.2%
Retirement income27.6%
Supplemental Security6.8%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP16.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.7%
High blood pressure41.3%
High cholesterol39.0%
Diabetes14.7%
Heart disease10.8%
Stroke5.3%
Asthma11.3%
Arthritis34.5%
Kidney disease4.5%
Pulmonary disease11.8%
Cancer9.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.3%
Binge drinking13.3%
No physical activity28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.7%
Depression23.5%
Fair or poor health21.5%
Poor mental health14.9%
Poor physical health15.4%
No health insurance12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.3%
Visited dentist57.1%
Cholesterol screening91.7%
Teeth loss18.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans7810.8%
Disability%
Any disability15.5%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years9.2%
65 and over42.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance59.3%
Public insurance43.0%
No insurance10.2%
Uninsured under 1928.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only79196.3%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)80798.3%
Born in same state80397.8%
Born in different state17120.8%
Foreign born40.5%
Naturalized citizen141.7%
Not a US citizen14100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab13116%
French8510.4%
Italian425.1%
AncestryCount%
English161.9%
Polish121.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.9%
Internet access86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97429

What city is ZIP code 97429 in?

ZIP code 97429 is primarily assigned to Days Creek, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97429 in?

ZIP code 97429 falls within Douglas County, Oregon.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97429?

22% of residents in ZIP code 97429 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 97429 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 97429 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97429?

The median home value in ZIP code 97429 is $351,000.

Does ZIP code 97429 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 97429 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 97429 in?

ZIP code 97429 observes the PST timezone.

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