97444 ZIP Code — Gold Beach, OR

Curry County, Oregon

ZIP code 97444 is located in Gold Beach, Oregon, within Curry County. It covers approximately 163.13 square miles and serves a population of 5,888 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97444

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $370,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $62,813. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 56% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 97444 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,888

population

163.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97444 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97444

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97444. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gold Beach	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97465 Port Orford (17 mi) 97406 Agness (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,888
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	163.13 sq mi
Water area	3.26 sq mi
Latitude	42.4881
Longitude	-124.3541
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	43.3%	47.1%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	31.4%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	18.4%	23.2%
Over $200k	4.4%	3.2%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,888

Population

People per sq mi

51.8

Median age

$62,813

Median household income

$37,655

Per capita income

$370,100

Median home value

$1,058

Median monthly rent

73.7%

Home ownership

14.4%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

2,592

Housing units

20.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

204

5–9

208

107

10–14

109

15–19

127

20–24

130

262

25–34

268

349

35–44

358

363

45–54

372

124

55–59

127

297

60–64

305

662

65–74

678

179

75–84

183

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	855	14.5%
18 and over	5,033	85.5%
65 and over	1,886	32.0%
Median age	51.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.2%

Two or more races 8.3%

Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

Other race 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,253	84.2%
Two or more races	516	8.3%
Hispanic or Latino	349	5.6%
Other race	80	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	30	0.5%
Asian	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	47.1%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	31.4%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	18.4%	23.2%
Over $200k	4.4%	3.2%	7.2%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 8.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	18.2%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	8.5%
Median income	$62,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.7%

$50k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 0.6%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k–$300k 16.9%

$300k–$500k 27.4%

$500k–$1M 27.4%

$1M+ 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$370,100
Median rent / month	$1,058
Owner occupied	73.7%
Renter occupied	26.3%
Vacant	20.1%
Single-family detached	62.6%
Large apartment buildings	3.2%
Mobile homes	23.6%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	12.1%
1980–1989	22.3%
1970–1979	13.3%
1960–1969	20.2%
1950–1959	12.5%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	10.4%
2 bedrooms	38.5%
3 bedrooms	38.3%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	25.1%
2 vehicles	40.6%
3 or more	29.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.8%
Electricity	74.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	22.6%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,472	56.2%
Cohabiting couple	209	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	318	12.1%
Female householder, no spouse	622	23.7%
Households with children under 18	468	17.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,387	52.9%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.7%	17.3%
Married	64.4%	58.4%
Separated	0.0%	2.2%
Widowed	2.1%	6.9%
Divorced	12.8%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 33.3%

Some college, no degree 28.6%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	20.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	2.4%
Kindergarten	94	12.1%
Elementary school	512	65.7%
High school	91	11.7%
College / grad school	63	8.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Professional & management 13.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.7%

Agriculture & mining 10.9%

Public administration 9.8%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Construction 8.2%

Retail trade 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Other services 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.0%
Service	23.6%
Sales & office	23.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	6.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.3%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	15.1%
Unpaid family workers	4.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.6%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	4.3%
Work from home	17.3%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.9

Poverty

All people 14.4%

Under 18 years 14.9%

18 and over 14.4%

Married-couple families 7.7%

Female-led households 50.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.4%
Retirement income	35.9%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.5%
High blood pressure	37.9%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	32.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	9.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	65.9%
Cholesterol screening	93.1%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	594	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.5%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	20.2%
65 and over	33.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.7%
Public insurance	54.0%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,739	97.5%
Spanish	131	2.3%
Other Indo-European	121	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,622	95.5%
Born in same state	5,593	95.0%
Born in different state	2,006	34.1%
Foreign born	29	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	266	4.5%
Not a US citizen	155	58.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	675	11.5%
French	523	8.9%
Arab	464	7.9%
Polish	105	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	78	1.3%
German	31	0.5%
Irish	23	0.4%
Dutch	20	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.5%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97444

What city is ZIP code 97444 in?

ZIP code 97444 is primarily assigned to Gold Beach, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97444 in?

ZIP code 97444 falls within Curry County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97444 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 97444 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 97444 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 97444 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 97444 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 97444 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97444?

The median home value in ZIP code 97444 is $370,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 97444 in?

ZIP code 97444 observes the PST timezone.