97466 ZIP Code — Powers, OR

Coos County, Oregon

ZIP code 97466 is located in Powers, Oregon, within Coos County. It covers approximately 48.53 square miles and serves a population of 1,255 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97466

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 $201,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,250. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 37%.

Overall, ZIP code 97466 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,255

population

48.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97466 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97466

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97466. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Powers	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97414 Broadbent (13.6 mi) 97406 Agness (14.7 mi) 97458 Myrtle Point (18.1 mi) 97450 Langlois (19.3 mi) 97465 Port Orford (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,255
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	48.53 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	42.8253
Longitude	-124.0095
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	56.4%	50.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	30.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	6.0%	15.4%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,255

Population

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$53,250

Median household income

$20,691

Per capita income

$201,100

Median home value

$583

Median monthly rent

79.9%

Home ownership

31.1%

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment

466

Housing units

7.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

158

35–44

120

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	367	29.2%
18 and over	888	70.8%
65 and over	258	20.6%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.6%

Two or more races 11.6%

Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,059	78.6%
Two or more races	157	11.6%
Hispanic or Latino	93	6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	39	2.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.4%	50.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	30.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	6.0%	15.4%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	7.2%

Under $10k 10.7%

$10k–$15k 12.1%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 8.4%

$50k–$75k 23.0%

$75k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.7%
$10k–$15k	12.1%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	8.4%
$50k–$75k	23.0%
$75k–$100k	20.3%
$100k–$150k	8.2%
Median income	$53,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 26.7%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 28.8%

$300k–$500k 9.9%

$500k–$1M 11.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$201,100
Median rent / month	$583
Owner occupied	79.9%
Renter occupied	20.1%
Vacant	14.9%
Single-family detached	80.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.5%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	3.9%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	19.6%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	32.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.8%
1 bedroom	10.9%
2 bedrooms	42.5%
3 bedrooms	31.0%
4 bedrooms	4.6%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.2%
1 vehicle	11.3%
2 vehicles	38.3%
3 or more	36.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.6%
Electricity	41.8%
Propane / LP gas	2.5%
Wood	49.2%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	190	39.7%
Cohabiting couple	15	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	189	39.5%
Female householder, no spouse	84	17.6%
Households with children under 18	146	30.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	218	45.6%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.0%	22.4%
Married	36.5%	49.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	12.3%	16.1%
Divorced	18.2%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 43.9%

Some college, no degree 37.8%

Associate's degree 4.7%

Bachelor's degree 6.2%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	7.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	3.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	228	73.3%
High school	40	12.9%
College / grad school	31	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.2%

Education & healthcare 22.7%

Agriculture & mining 16.7%

Retail trade 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Public administration 5.7%

Construction 5.2%

Other services 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.7%
Service	11.7%
Sales & office	10.4%
Natural resources & construction	33.6%
Production & transportation	18.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	47.3%
Government	34.4%
Self-employed	18.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.1%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.8%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.6

Poverty

All people 31.1%

Under 18 years 52.3%

18 and over 22.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 35.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.7%
Retirement income	19.7%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	43.9%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	10.9%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	35.4%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.2%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	56.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	176	19.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	36.8%
Under 18	23.4%
18–64 years	32.1%
65 and over	67.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.6%
Public insurance	73.1%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,185	94.4%
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)	1,247	99.4%
Born in same state	1,247	99.4%
Born in different state	568	45.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.6%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	140	11.2%
Italian	120	9.6%
French	84	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	56	4.5%
Polish	43	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	82.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97466

What city is ZIP code 97466 in?

ZIP code 97466 is primarily assigned to Powers, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97466 in?

ZIP code 97466 falls within Coos County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97466 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 97466 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97466?

31% of residents in ZIP code 97466 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 97466?

8% 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 97466 have a large veteran population?

20% of civilians in ZIP code 97466 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 97466 in?

ZIP code 97466 observes the PST timezone.