97435 ZIP Code — Drain, OR

Douglas County, Oregon

ZIP code 97435 is located in Drain, Oregon, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 99.00 square miles and serves a population of 2,594 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97435

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $263,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $58,333. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 97435 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,594
population
99.00
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97435 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97435

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City Status
Drain Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
97451 Lorane (9.1 mi) 97436 Elkton (11 mi) 97499 Yoncalla (14.3 mi) 97487 Veneta (14.6 mi) 97462 Oakland (17.7 mi) 97473 Scottsburg (18 mi) 97405 Eugene (19.2 mi) 97490 Walton (19.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,594
Population density 26 / sq mi
State FIPS 41
County FIPS 019
Geography
Land area 99.00 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 43.7482
Longitude -123.4170
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 45.5% 49.9% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 35.0% 32.0% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 15.8% 15.7% 23.2%
Over $200k 3.6% 2.5% 7.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,594
Population
26
People per sq mi
49.9
Median age
$58,333
Median household income
$31,643
Per capita income
$263,600
Median home value
$957
Median monthly rent
74.2%
Home ownership
12.8%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
902
Housing units
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
45
Under 5
49
40
5–9
43
102
10–14
110
53
15–19
56
55
20–24
59
108
25–34
115
123
35–44
132
220
45–54
236
136
55–59
145
97
60–64
104
182
65–74
195
53
75–84
56
39
85+
41
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1845817.7%
18 and over2,13682.3%
65 and over56621.8%
Median age49.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89%
Two or more races 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 1.3%
Other race 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
GroupCount%
White2,36389%
Two or more races1585.9%
Hispanic or Latino622.3%
Asian351.3%
Other race240.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native140.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 45.5% 49.9% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 35.0% 32.0% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 15.8% 15.7% 23.2%
Over $200k 3.6% 2.5% 7.2%
Under $10k 6.1%
$10k–$15k 2.6%
$15k–$25k 2.5%
$25k–$35k 7.1%
$35k–$50k 26.7%
$50k–$75k 14.6%
$75k–$100k 12.9%
$100k–$150k 20.5%
$150k–$200k 4.2%
$200k+ 2.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.1%
$10k–$15k2.6%
$15k–$25k2.5%
$25k–$35k7.1%
$35k–$50k26.7%
$50k–$75k14.6%
$75k–$100k12.9%
$100k–$150k20.5%
$150k–$200k4.2%
$200k+2.7%
Median income$58,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.7%
$50k–$100k 3.8%
$100k–$150k 3.7%
$150k–$200k 15.4%
$200k–$300k 40.5%
$300k–$500k 17.5%
$500k–$1M 9.3%
$1M+ 4.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$263,600
Median rent / month$957
Owner occupied74.2%
Renter occupied25.8%
Vacant10.0%
Single-family detached73.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes25.4%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)2.52

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201910.2%
2000–20094.1%
1990–199910.4%
1980–19896.6%
1970–197924.8%
1960–196910.0%
1950–195917.5%
1940–19497.3%
1939 or earlier9.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.0%
1 bedroom5.8%
2 bedrooms26.0%
3 bedrooms51.4%
4 bedrooms12.2%
5+ bedrooms2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.9%
1 vehicle22.5%
2 vehicles35.2%
3 or more41.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas5.1%
Electricity67.5%
Propane / LP gas1.3%
Fuel oil2.4%
Wood23.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family59556.2%
Cohabiting couple625.9%
Male householder, no spouse16315.4%
Female householder, no spouse23822.5%
Households with children under 1830528.8%
Households with seniors (65+)43340.9%
Average household size2.44

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.8%20.1%
Married59.0%56.2%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed2.3%12.5%
Divorced12.9%11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%
Some HS, no diploma 9.0%
HS graduate 37.9%
Some college, no degree 27.6%
Associate's degree 5.2%
Bachelor's degree 11.0%
Graduate / professional 7.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.5%
Bachelor's or higher18.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool184.3%
Kindergarten133.1%
Elementary school23355.5%
High school10324.5%
College / grad school5312.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.3%
Retail trade 14.9%
Manufacturing 9.5%
Transportation & utilities 8.4%
Construction 6.6%
Other services 5.1%
Public administration 5.1%
Wholesale trade 4.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%
Professional & management 4.5%
Agriculture & mining 3.3%
Finance & real estate 1.8%
Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.4%
Service17.5%
Sales & office24.6%
Natural resources & construction17.1%
Production & transportation14.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector71.6%
Government16.4%
Self-employed12.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone73.3%
Carpool13.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.4%
Work from home6.1%
Other means3.8%
Avg commute (minutes)30.7

Poverty

All people 12.8%
Under 18 years 14.2%
18 and over 12.5%
Married-couple families 1.5%
Female-led households 31.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.7%
Retirement income21.9%
Supplemental Security11.0%
Cash public assistance2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP17.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.5%
High blood pressure33.5%
High cholesterol33.9%
Diabetes10.7%
Heart disease7.6%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma10.9%
Arthritis27.6%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease8.3%
Cancer7.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.2%
Binge drinking16.2%
No physical activity23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.5%
Depression23.8%
Fair or poor health15.8%
Poor mental health15.3%
Poor physical health11.9%
No health insurance11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.5%
Visited dentist62.2%
Cholesterol screening90.1%
Teeth loss14.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans22410.5%
Disability%
Any disability17.7%
Under 182.0%
18–64 years16.4%
65 and over34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance49.6%
Public insurance52.9%
No insurance9.6%
Uninsured under 191.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,50096.4%
Spanish130.5%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander130.5%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,48295.7%
Born in same state2,47095.2%
Born in different state1,30350.2%
Foreign born120.5%
Naturalized citizen1124.3%
Not a US citizen8777.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French49819.2%
Arab26710.3%
Italian2369.1%
Polish1596.1%
AncestryCount%
German180.7%
English170.7%
Dutch100.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.8%
Internet access94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97435

What city is ZIP code 97435 in?

ZIP code 97435 is primarily assigned to Drain, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97435 in?

ZIP code 97435 falls within Douglas County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97435 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 97435 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 97435 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 97435 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 97435?

ZIP code 97435 has an estimated population of 2,594 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 97435?

The median household income in ZIP code 97435 is $58,333, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 97435 in?

ZIP code 97435 observes the PST timezone.

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