97469 ZIP Code — Riddle, OR

Douglas County, Oregon

ZIP code 97469 is located in Riddle, Oregon, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 57.46 square miles and serves a population of 2,788 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97469

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $212,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,306. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 97469 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.

2,788

population

57.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97469 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97469

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97469. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Riddle	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97417 Canyonville (7.6 mi) 97442 Glendale (9.5 mi) 97496 Winston (10.7 mi) 97457 Myrtle Creek (14.2 mi) 97410 Azalea (14.6 mi) 97481 Tenmile (17.2 mi) 97429 Days Creek (17.8 mi) 97497 Wolf Creek (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,788
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	57.46 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	42.9113
Longitude	-123.3816
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	48.4%	49.9%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	32.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	15.7%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,788

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$59,306

Median household income

$27,480

Per capita income

$212,900

Median home value

$838

Median monthly rent

78.4%

Home ownership

15.9%

Poverty rate

12.2%

Unemployment

925

Housing units

14.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

127

5–9

127

10–14

128

15–19

127

20–24

25–34

158

35–44

158

226

45–54

225

55–59

60–64

195

65–74

194

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	671	24.1%
18 and over	2,117	75.9%
65 and over	536	19.2%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.2%

Two or more races 13.7%

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

Asian 0.8%

Black or African American 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,333	79.2%
Two or more races	404	13.7%
Hispanic or Latino	156	5.3%
Asian	23	0.8%
Black or African American	15	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.4%	49.9%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	32.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	15.7%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	7.2%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 19.5%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	19.5%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	5.8%
$100k–$150k	21.0%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$59,306

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 24.5%

$200k–$300k 29.3%

$300k–$500k 24.5%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$212,900
Median rent / month	$838
Owner occupied	78.4%
Renter occupied	21.6%
Vacant	4.9%
Single-family detached	71.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	16.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	11.3%
1950–1959	22.7%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	8.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	33.1%
3 bedrooms	34.4%
4 bedrooms	21.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	22.9%
2 vehicles	35.7%
3 or more	38.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.0%
Electricity	41.8%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Fuel oil	4.6%
Wood	27.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	565	51.0%
Cohabiting couple	52	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	181	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	309	27.9%
Households with children under 18	353	31.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	439	39.7%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	18.2%
Married	54.0%	54.1%
Separated	0.3%	0.0%
Widowed	4.2%	11.8%
Divorced	14.3%	15.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 31.9%

Some college, no degree 29.4%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	47	6.6%
Kindergarten	32	4.5%
Elementary school	319	44.9%
High school	228	32.1%
College / grad school	85	12.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.6%

Education & healthcare 22.1%

Retail trade 13.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Other services 6.4%

Construction 6.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Professional & management 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Public administration 1.4%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.1%
Service	20.5%
Sales & office	14.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	24.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.2%
Government	15.7%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.0%
Carpool	20.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	12.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 15.9%

Under 18 years 22.9%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 39.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.1%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	9.5%
Cash public assistance	7.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	53.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	269	12.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	8.0%
18–64 years	17.8%
65 and over	41.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.6%
Public insurance	51.8%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,687	96.4%
Spanish	31	1.2%
Other Indo-European	15	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	16	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,731	98.0%
Born in same state	2,696	96.7%
Born in different state	1,540	55.2%
Foreign born	35	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	57	2.0%
Not a US citizen	30	52.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	535	19.2%
French	470	16.9%
Arab	151	5.4%
Polish	54	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	51	1.8%
Dutch	36	1.3%
Irish	12	0.4%
German	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97469

What city is ZIP code 97469 in?

ZIP code 97469 is primarily assigned to Riddle, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97469 in?

ZIP code 97469 falls within Douglas County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97469 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 97469 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 97469?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97469?

16% of residents in ZIP code 97469 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 97469 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 97469 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 97469 in?

ZIP code 97469 observes the PST timezone.