97531 ZIP Code — Kerby, OR

Josephine County, Oregon

ZIP code 97531 is located in Kerby, Oregon, within Josephine County. It covers approximately 3.72 square miles and serves a population of 321 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97531

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $247,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $39,764. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 100% of workers work from home.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 39% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 34%.

Overall, ZIP code 97531 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

321

population

3.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97531 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97531

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97531. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kerby	Acceptable
Kerby	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97523 Cave Junction (8.7 mi) 97538 Selma (10 mi) 97534 O Brien (10.9 mi) 97543 Wilderville (12.1 mi) 97544 Williams (18.4 mi) 97527 Grants Pass (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	321
Population density	86 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	3.72 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	42.2151
Longitude	-123.6814
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	70.1%	51.6%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	12.7%	31.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	14.0%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

321

Population

People per sq mi

67.4

Median age

$39,764

Median household income

$25,525

Per capita income

$247,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.7%

Home ownership

9.7%

Poverty rate

79.0%

Unemployment

209

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

55–59

180

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	321	100.0%
65 and over	290	90.3%
Median age	67.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	321	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.1%	51.6%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	12.7%	31.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	14.0%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	7.2%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 28.7%

$35k–$50k 44.4%

$50k–$75k 20.6%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	28.7%
$35k–$50k	44.4%
$50k–$75k	20.6%
Median income	$39,764

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 52.6%

$300k–$500k 47.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$247,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.7%
Renter occupied	6.3%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	93.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	27.8%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	22.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	20.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	28.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	34.1%
3 bedrooms	37.2%
4 bedrooms	28.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	35.0%
2 vehicles	44.4%
3 or more	20.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	51.6%
Fuel oil	20.6%
Wood	27.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	51	22.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	172	77.1%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	209	93.7%
Average household size	1.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.0%	0.0%
Married	20.1%	100.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	23.0%	0.0%
Divorced	40.9%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 69.2%

Some college, no degree 11.5%

Associate's degree 19.3%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 100.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	100.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	100.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 9.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 27.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	65.0%
Retirement income	48.4%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.1%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	61.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	126	39.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	37.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.0%
Public insurance	100.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	321	100.0%
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)	321	100.0%
Born in same state	321	100.0%
Born in different state	151	47.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	103	32.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	69.5%
Internet access	73.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97531

What city is ZIP code 97531 in?

ZIP code 97531 is primarily assigned to Kerby, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97531 in?

ZIP code 97531 falls within Josephine County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97531 have an older population?

90% of residents in ZIP code 97531 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 97531 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 97531 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 97531 have a large veteran population?

39% of civilians in ZIP code 97531 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 97531 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 97531 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 97531 in?

ZIP code 97531 observes the PST timezone.