97462 ZIP Code — Oakland, OR

Douglas County, Oregon

ZIP code 97462 is located in Oakland, Oregon, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 219.70 square miles and serves a population of 4,251 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97462

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 $339,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,864. 60% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 97462 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,251

population

219.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97462 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97462

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97462. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oakland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97499 Yoncalla (9.3 mi) 97486 Umpqua (13.9 mi) 97479 Sutherlin (14.6 mi) 97495 Winchester (14.7 mi) 97436 Elkton (14.8 mi) 97435 Drain (17.7 mi) 97470 Roseburg (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,251
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	219.70 sq mi
Water area	1.82 sq mi
Latitude	43.4926
Longitude	-123.3997
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	51.3%	49.9%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	32.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	21.6%	15.7%	23.2%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.5%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,251

Population

People per sq mi

54.4

Median age

$61,864

Median household income

$29,667

Per capita income

$339,200

Median home value

$990

Median monthly rent

83.1%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

1,581

Housing units

22.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

100

Under 5

104

106

5–9

110

140

10–14

146

109

15–19

114

20–24

129

25–34

135

219

35–44

229

217

45–54

227

157

55–59

164

171

60–64

180

443

65–74

464

188

75–84

196

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	892	21.0%
18 and over	3,359	79.0%
65 and over	1,368	32.2%
Median age	54.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80%

Hispanic or Latino 7%

Two or more races 6.9%

Other race 4.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,657	80%
Hispanic or Latino	322	7%
Two or more races	314	6.9%
Other race	208	4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	55	1.2%
Asian	17	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.3%	49.9%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	32.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	21.6%	15.7%	23.2%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.5%	7.2%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 8.6%

$50k–$75k 29.1%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	8.6%
$50k–$75k	29.1%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	18.9%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$61,864

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 0.8%

$100k–$150k 0.8%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k–$300k 24.4%

$300k–$500k 39.7%

$500k–$1M 18.1%

$1M+ 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$339,200
Median rent / month	$990
Owner occupied	83.1%
Renter occupied	16.9%
Vacant	7.3%
Single-family detached	70.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	10.1%
1990–1999	12.3%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	24.5%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	18.6%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	10.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	56.4%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	18.4%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	47.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.9%
Electricity	54.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
Fuel oil	4.0%
Wood	29.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,093	62.9%
Cohabiting couple	38	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	262	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	344	19.8%
Households with children under 18	410	23.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	935	53.8%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.6%	16.1%
Married	71.1%	60.4%
Separated	0.6%	2.9%
Widowed	7.2%	8.7%
Divorced	9.5%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 24.3%

Some college, no degree 35.7%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	22.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	44	5.1%
Kindergarten	33	3.8%
Elementary school	418	48.1%
High school	225	25.9%
College / grad school	149	17.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Construction 18.5%

Retail trade 13.9%

Manufacturing 8.4%

Professional & management 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Agriculture & mining 5.5%

Other services 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Public administration 3.6%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.0%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	17.0%
Production & transportation	15.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	16.5%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.1%
Carpool	15.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	13.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.4

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 13.9%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 30.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.1%
Retirement income	39.6%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.0%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	64.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	512	15.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	15.5%
65 and over	34.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.6%
Public insurance	59.3%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,047	95.2%
Spanish	56	1.4%
Other Indo-European	26	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19	0.5%
Other languages	11	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,220	99.3%
Born in same state	4,192	98.6%
Born in different state	2,147	50.5%
Foreign born	28	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	31	0.7%
Not a US citizen	23	74.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	750	17.6%
Italian	657	15.5%
Arab	354	8.3%
Polish	303	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	60	1.4%
German	17	0.4%
Irish	10	0.2%
Dutch	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97462

What city is ZIP code 97462 in?

ZIP code 97462 is primarily assigned to Oakland, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97462 in?

ZIP code 97462 falls within Douglas County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97462 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 97462 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 97462 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 97462 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 97462 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 97462 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 97462 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 97462 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 97462 in?

ZIP code 97462 observes the PST timezone.