97368 ZIP Code — Otis, OR

Lincoln County, Oregon

ZIP code 97368 is located in Otis, Oregon, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 60.85 square miles and serves a population of 3,012 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97368

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $227,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,750. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% 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 97368 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,012
population
60.85
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97368 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97368

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97368. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Otis Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
97364 Neotsu (3.9 mi) 97367 Lincoln City (5.4 mi) 97122 Hebo (12.1 mi) 97341 Depoe Bay (12.7 mi) 97347 Grand Ronde (12.9 mi) 97380 Siletz (14.1 mi) 97112 Cloverdale (16.9 mi) 97396 Willamina (18.1 mi) 97344 Falls City (19.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 3,012
Population density 49 / sq mi
State FIPS 41
County FIPS 041
Geography
Land area 60.85 sq mi
Water area 1.09 sq mi
Latitude 45.0082
Longitude -123.9072
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 58.3% 49.3% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 29.8% 32.7% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 10.4% 14.7% 23.2%
Over $200k 1.5% 3.3% 7.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,012
Population
49
People per sq mi
50.5
Median age
$53,750
Median household income
$29,325
Per capita income
$227,400
Median home value
$1,058
Median monthly rent
79.4%
Home ownership
25.2%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
1,412
Housing units
26.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
64
Under 5
62
100
5–9
96
100
10–14
96
61
15–19
59
50
20–24
48
182
25–34
176
179
35–44
172
87
45–54
83
110
55–59
106
145
60–64
139
336
65–74
324
106
75–84
102
15
85+
14
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1860520.1%
18 and over2,40779.9%
65 and over89729.8%
Median age50.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.1%
Two or more races 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Other race 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
GroupCount%
White2,42070.1%
Two or more races48614.1%
Hispanic or Latino44212.8%
Other race551.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native320.9%
Asian190.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 58.3% 49.3% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 29.8% 32.7% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 10.4% 14.7% 23.2%
Over $200k 1.5% 3.3% 7.2%
Under $10k 3.3%
$10k–$15k 1.6%
$15k–$25k 13.1%
$25k–$35k 14.7%
$35k–$50k 14.3%
$50k–$75k 22.9%
$75k–$100k 15.7%
$100k–$150k 8.0%
$200k+ 6.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.3%
$10k–$15k1.6%
$15k–$25k13.1%
$25k–$35k14.7%
$35k–$50k14.3%
$50k–$75k22.9%
$75k–$100k15.7%
$100k–$150k8.0%
$200k+6.6%
Median income$53,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.4%
$50k–$100k 1.2%
$100k–$150k 15.4%
$150k–$200k 12.3%
$200k–$300k 18.0%
$300k–$500k 22.9%
$500k–$1M 12.1%
$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$227,400
Median rent / month$1,058
Owner occupied79.4%
Renter occupied20.6%
Vacant23.5%
Single-family detached51.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes47.9%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)2.50

Year built

Era%
2020 or later2.3%
2010–201911.6%
2000–20095.7%
1990–199916.6%
1980–198919.9%
1970–197920.0%
1960–19699.4%
1950–19594.2%
1940–19492.0%
1939 or earlier8.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.0%
1 bedroom8.1%
2 bedrooms40.8%
3 bedrooms32.2%
4 bedrooms15.5%
5+ bedrooms0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.3%
1 vehicle29.0%
2 vehicles53.5%
3 or more15.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas29.8%
Electricity56.9%
Propane / LP gas3.3%
Fuel oil1.1%
Wood8.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family54042.1%
Cohabiting couple19515.2%
Male householder, no spouse26220.4%
Female householder, no spouse28522.2%
Households with children under 1832425.3%
Households with seniors (65+)60146.9%
Average household size2.35

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married31.0%18.9%
Married52.4%44.6%
Separated4.0%5.8%
Widowed1.8%9.6%
Divorced10.9%21.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%
Some HS, no diploma 3.4%
HS graduate 25.8%
Some college, no degree 33.0%
Associate's degree 8.3%
Bachelor's degree 23.1%
Graduate / professional 3.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.6%
Bachelor's or higher26.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool284.9%
Kindergarten7312.9%
Elementary school30553.7%
High school16228.5%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 42.7%
Construction 16.1%
Retail trade 10.4%
Education & healthcare 9.4%
Information 6.2%
Professional & management 3.9%
Finance & real estate 3.3%
Agriculture & mining 1.9%
Manufacturing 1.9%
Public administration 1.9%
Transportation & utilities 1.4%
Other services 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts17.6%
Service43.0%
Sales & office22.5%
Natural resources & construction12.1%
Production & transportation4.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector89.6%
Government4.1%
Self-employed6.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone68.1%
Carpool24.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home7.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)26.7

Poverty

All people 25.2%
Under 18 years 50.7%
18 and over 18.7%
Married-couple families 6.1%
Female-led households 51.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security37.4%
Retirement income32.6%
Supplemental Security3.0%
Cash public assistance2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP15.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.0%
High blood pressure37.2%
High cholesterol35.8%
Diabetes12.2%
Heart disease8.4%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma11.2%
Arthritis30.3%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease9.1%
Cancer8.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.8%
Binge drinking15.6%
No physical activity22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.1%
Depression23.2%
Fair or poor health17.1%
Poor mental health15.1%
Poor physical health12.6%
No health insurance10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.5%
Visited dentist61.3%
Cholesterol screening91.0%
Teeth loss15.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans36715.2%
Disability%
Any disability19.6%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years15.5%
65 and over39.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance46.4%
Public insurance65.3%
No insurance7.0%
Uninsured under 191.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,88695.8%
Spanish2428.4%
Other Indo-European2428.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,69089.3%
Born in same state2,67788.9%
Born in different state1,57852.4%
Foreign born130.4%
Naturalized citizen32210.7%
Not a US citizen18858.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
English38212.7%
French2217.3%
Italian2197.3%
Polish1173.9%
AncestryCount%
Arab411.4%
German230.8%
Dutch30.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.6%
Internet access94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97368

What city is ZIP code 97368 in?

ZIP code 97368 is primarily assigned to Otis, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97368 in?

ZIP code 97368 falls within Lincoln County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97368 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 97368 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97368?

25% of residents in ZIP code 97368 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 97368 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 97368 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 97368 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 97368 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 97368 in?

ZIP code 97368 observes the PST timezone.

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