97436 ZIP Code — Elkton, OR

Douglas County, Oregon

ZIP code 97436 is located in Elkton, Oregon, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 96.68 square miles and serves a population of 703 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97436

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $275,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $55,909. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 97436 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

703

population

96.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97436 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97436

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97436. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elkton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97473 Scottsburg (9.1 mi) 97435 Drain (11 mi) 97467 Reedsport (12.8 mi) 97462 Oakland (14.8 mi) 97499 Yoncalla (17.7 mi) 97486 Umpqua (18.6 mi) 97451 Lorane (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	703
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	96.68 sq mi
Water area	1.59 sq mi
Latitude	43.6538
Longitude	-123.5930
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	47.6%	49.9%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	32.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	22.5%	15.7%	23.2%
Over $200k	3.8%	2.5%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

703

Population

People per sq mi

55.2

Median age

$55,909

Median household income

$34,789

Per capita income

$275,000

Median home value

$946

Median monthly rent

75.0%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

356

Housing units

14.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	125	17.8%
18 and over	578	82.2%
65 and over	212	30.2%
Median age	55.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89%

Two or more races 6.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	645	89%
Two or more races	44	6.1%
Hispanic or Latino	22	3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.6%	49.9%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	32.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	22.5%	15.7%	23.2%
Over $200k	3.8%	2.5%	7.2%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 13.9%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 19.6%

$50k–$75k 11.7%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	13.9%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	19.6%
$50k–$75k	11.7%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	18.7%
$150k–$200k	9.2%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$55,909

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.0%

$50k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k–$300k 29.1%

$300k–$500k 27.4%

$500k–$1M 13.9%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$275,000
Median rent / month	$946
Owner occupied	75.0%
Renter occupied	25.0%
Vacant	27.4%
Single-family detached	75.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	19.1%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	12.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	35.9%
3 bedrooms	44.6%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	33.9%
2 vehicles	33.9%
3 or more	32.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	58.9%
Propane / LP gas	5.7%
Wood	29.1%
No fuel used	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	145	45.9%
Cohabiting couple	51	16.1%
Male householder, no spouse	71	22.5%
Female householder, no spouse	49	15.5%
Households with children under 18	49	15.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	138	43.7%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	9.8%
Married	49.5%	57.1%
Separated	2.8%	4.9%
Widowed	0.9%	11.7%
Divorced	19.8%	16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 42.5%

Some college, no degree 26.9%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	49	64.5%
High school	27	35.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.5%

Education & healthcare 15.8%

Transportation & utilities 15.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Professional & management 7.9%

Construction 6.3%

Retail trade 6.3%

Other services 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Information 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.8%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	12.6%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	20.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.5%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	14.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.0%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.5%
Other means	3.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.1

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 6.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.3%
Retirement income	37.7%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.6%
High blood pressure	39.1%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	9.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	62.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.9%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	8.0%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	32.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.6%
Public insurance	49.1%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	650	92.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	683	97.2%
Born in same state	683	97.2%
Born in different state	309	44.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	20	2.8%
Not a US citizen	13	65.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	113	16.1%
Arab	71	10.1%
Italian	59	8.4%
English	46	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	16	2.3%
German	5	0.7%
Irish	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.0%
Internet access	95.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97436

What city is ZIP code 97436 in?

ZIP code 97436 is primarily assigned to Elkton, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97436 in?

ZIP code 97436 falls within Douglas County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97436 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 97436 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 97436 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 97436 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 97436?

15% 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 population of ZIP code 97436?

ZIP code 97436 has an estimated population of 703 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 97436 in?

ZIP code 97436 observes the PST timezone.