97449 ZIP Code — Lakeside, OR

Coos County, Oregon

ZIP code 97449 is located in Lakeside, Oregon, within Coos County. It covers approximately 45.17 square miles and serves a population of 2,115 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97449

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $270,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,056. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 67% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 97449 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,115

population

45.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97449 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97449

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97449. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lakeside	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97459 North Bend (9.9 mi) 97441 Gardiner (14 mi) 97467 Reedsport (14.7 mi) 97420 Coos Bay (14.8 mi) 97473 Scottsburg (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,115
Population density	47 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	45.17 sq mi
Water area	3.37 sq mi
Latitude	43.5711
Longitude	-124.0809
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	62.4%	50.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	30.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	4.1%	15.4%	23.2%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.7%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,115

Population

People per sq mi

63.1

Median age

$54,056

Median household income

$31,143

Per capita income

$270,000

Median home value

$997

Median monthly rent

78.2%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

1,323

Housing units

14.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

116

55–59

113

132

60–64

130

279

65–74

274

140

75–84

137

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	218	10.3%
18 and over	1,897	89.7%
65 and over	869	41.1%
Median age	63.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.9%

Two or more races 8.3%

Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Other race 0.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,864	81.9%
Two or more races	189	8.3%
Hispanic or Latino	161	7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	37	1.6%
Other race	20	0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.4%	50.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	30.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	4.1%	15.4%	23.2%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.7%	7.2%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 14.4%

$35k–$50k 19.2%

$50k–$75k 23.5%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	14.4%
$35k–$50k	19.2%
$50k–$75k	23.5%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$54,056

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%

$50k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 28.5%

$300k–$500k 31.0%

$500k–$1M 8.2%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$270,000
Median rent / month	$997
Owner occupied	78.2%
Renter occupied	21.8%
Vacant	35.9%
Single-family detached	79.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.6%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	8.3%
2000–2009	17.9%
1990–1999	11.8%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	17.1%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	10.7%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	2.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	15.2%
2 bedrooms	35.6%
3 bedrooms	41.5%
4 bedrooms	4.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	32.2%
2 vehicles	48.2%
3 or more	17.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.5%
Electricity	79.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.6%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	12.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	575	58.3%
Cohabiting couple	45	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	159	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	207	21.0%
Households with children under 18	129	13.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	616	62.5%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.4%	7.6%
Married	66.9%	58.8%
Separated	3.7%	0.4%
Widowed	3.9%	14.8%
Divorced	11.0%	18.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 38.3%

Some college, no degree 26.4%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	3.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	97	50.8%
High school	57	29.8%
College / grad school	31	16.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.9%

Transportation & utilities 12.0%

Retail trade 10.8%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Other services 5.2%

Public administration 4.4%

Construction 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Professional & management 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.3%
Service	25.0%
Sales & office	16.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	23.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.6%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	3.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.6%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	11.3%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.7

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 9.2%

18 and over 12.1%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	66.9%
Retirement income	45.9%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.8%
High blood pressure	44.5%
High cholesterol	40.9%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	10.9%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	36.4%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	10.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	93.4%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	252	13.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.4%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	17.3%
65 and over	48.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.3%
Public insurance	64.6%
No insurance	11.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,056	97.2%
Spanish	3	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,041	96.5%
Born in same state	2,041	96.5%
Born in different state	704	33.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	74	3.5%
Not a US citizen	40	54.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	275	13%
French	158	7.5%
Polish	101	4.8%
Arab	93	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	54	2.6%
English	24	1.1%
Dutch	22	1%
Irish	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.6%
Internet access	89.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97449

What city is ZIP code 97449 in?

ZIP code 97449 is primarily assigned to Lakeside, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97449 in?

ZIP code 97449 falls within Coos County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97449 have a large retiree population?

67% of households in ZIP code 97449 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 97449 have an older population?

41% of residents in ZIP code 97449 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 97449?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 97449 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 97449 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 97449 in?

ZIP code 97449 observes the PST timezone.