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Curry County
Port Orford, OR
97465
97465 ZIP Code — Port Orford, OR
Curry County, Oregon
ZIP code 97465 is located in
Port Orford ,
Oregon ,
within Curry County .
It covers approximately 113.85 square miles and serves a population of
1,804 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 541 .
About ZIP code 97465
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 $272,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($35,625) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 54% 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 16 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 33% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 97465 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,804
Population density
16 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
015
Geography
Land area
113.85 sq mi
Water area
0.90 sq mi
Latitude
42.7341
Longitude
-124.3797
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
541
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.8%
47.1%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
29.6%
31.4%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
2.0%
18.4%
23.2%
Over $200k
4.6%
3.2%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$35,625
Median household income
$272,200
Median home value
30.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 120 6.7% 18 and over 1,684 93.3% 65 and over 685 38.0% Median age 59.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,653 87.8% Two or more races 149 7.9% Hispanic or Latino 79 4.2% Asian 2 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.8%
47.1%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
29.6%
31.4%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
2.0%
18.4%
23.2%
Over $200k
4.6%
3.2%
7.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 11.9% $10k–$15k 5.9% $15k–$25k 18.0% $25k–$35k 13.3% $35k–$50k 8.2% $50k–$75k 14.3% $75k–$100k 13.8% $100k–$150k 6.5% $150k–$200k 1.5% $200k+ 6.6% Median income $35,625
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $272,200 Median rent / month $639 Owner occupied 76.2% Renter occupied 23.8% Vacant 18.1% Single-family detached 71.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 14.5% Median rooms 4.2 Avg household size (owned) 1.66
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.9% 2000–2009 25.2% 1990–1999 12.3% 1980–1989 5.8% 1970–1979 18.1% 1960–1969 4.6% 1950–1959 14.6% 1940–1949 3.4% 1939 or earlier 14.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 8.7% 1 bedroom 15.7% 2 bedrooms 37.3% 3 bedrooms 32.6% 4 bedrooms 5.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.5% 1 vehicle 46.2% 2 vehicles 28.5% 3 or more 17.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.2% Electricity 70.4% Propane / LP gas 4.9% Wood 22.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 451 41.1% Cohabiting couple 59 5.4% Male householder, no spouse 296 27.0% Female householder, no spouse 291 26.5% Households with children under 18 109 9.9% Households with seniors (65+) 525 47.9% Average household size 1.64
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.9% 17.8% Married 53.0% 56.5% Separated 4.1% 0.4% Widowed 4.4% 6.6% Divorced 11.5% 18.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
34.9%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.3% Bachelor's or higher 30.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 8 4.7% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 66 39.1% High school 12 7.1% College / grad school 83 49.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
30.9%
Education & healthcare
12.1%
Professional & management
7.4%
Public administration
7.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.4% Service 34.5% Sales & office 24.0% Natural resources & construction 8.0% Production & transportation 3.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 55.0% Government 16.8% Self-employed 20.2% Unpaid family workers 8.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 49.7% Carpool 10.0% Public transit 1.9% Walk 3.0% Work from home 32.8% Other means 2.7% Avg commute (minutes) 15.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.4%
Female-led households
17.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 53.8% Retirement income 28.8% Supplemental Security 3.3% Cash public assistance 1.2% Food stamps / SNAP 30.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.1% High blood pressure 41.4% High cholesterol 39.0% Diabetes 14.5% Heart disease 10.3% Stroke 4.9% Asthma 11.1% Arthritis 35.0% Kidney disease 4.4% Pulmonary disease 10.7% Cancer 9.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.3% Binge drinking 13.3% No physical activity 23.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.7% Depression 22.2% Fair or poor health 19.8% Poor mental health 14.2% Poor physical health 14.1% No health insurance 10.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.3% Visited dentist 60.4% Cholesterol screening 92.2% Teeth loss 16.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 176 10.5%
Disability % Any disability 21.4% Under 18 6.7% 18–64 years 17.5% 65 and over 29.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 46.8% Public insurance 72.7% No insurance 3.0% Uninsured under 19 2.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,755 97.3% 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) 1,782 98.8% Born in same state 1,782 98.8% Born in different state 570 31.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 22 1.2% Not a US citizen 4 18.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 316 17.5% French 233 12.9% Italian 200 11.1% Polish 40 2.2%
Ancestry Count % Norwegian 11 0.6% German 10 0.6% Dutch 6 0.3% English 3 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 60.8% Internet access 89.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97465
What city is ZIP code 97465 in?
ZIP code 97465 is primarily assigned to Port Orford, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97465 in?
ZIP code 97465 falls within Curry County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97465 have an older population?
38% of residents in ZIP code 97465 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 97465 have a large retiree population?
54% of households in ZIP code 97465 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97465?
19% of residents in ZIP code 97465 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 97465 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 97465 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 97465 in?
ZIP code 97465 observes the PST timezone.
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