97473 ZIP Code — Scottsburg, OR

Douglas County, Oregon

ZIP code 97473 is located in Scottsburg, Oregon, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 57.78 square miles and serves a population of 315 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97473

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 $337,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks. 42% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 97473 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

315

population

57.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97473 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97473

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97473. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Scottsburg	Acceptable
Scottsburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97467 Reedsport (3.7 mi) 97436 Elkton (9.1 mi) 97449 Lakeside (17.7 mi) 97435 Drain (18 mi) 97441 Gardiner (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	315
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	57.78 sq mi
Water area	4.26 sq mi
Latitude	43.6898
Longitude	-123.7678
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	50.3%	49.9%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	32.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	15.7%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

315

Population

People per sq mi

60.1

Median age

Median household income

$17,437

Per capita income

$337,100

Median home value

$845

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

39.4%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

195

Housing units

10.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	16	5.1%
18 and over	299	94.9%
65 and over	71	22.5%
Median age	60.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Two or more races 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	301	94.7%
Two or more races	11	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.9%
Other race	3	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.3%	49.9%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	32.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	15.7%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	7.2%

Under $10k 39.7%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	39.7%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	17.9%
$100k–$150k	2.6%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 0.8%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 60.9%

$500k–$1M 9.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$337,100
Median rent / month	$845
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	30.0%
Single-family detached	84.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	1.8%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	13.0%
1950–1959	11.2%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	43.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	20.2%
3 bedrooms	65.0%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	58.3%
2 vehicles	12.8%
3 or more	28.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.8%
Electricity	12.8%
Propane / LP gas	0.6%
Wood	68.6%
Solar	6.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	60	38.5%
Cohabiting couple	15	9.6%
Male householder, no spouse	14	9.0%
Female householder, no spouse	67	42.9%
Households with children under 18	15	9.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	48	30.8%
Average household size	2.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.8%	52.5%
Married	35.0%	40.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.5%	4.4%
Divorced	16.8%	2.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 43.2%

Some college, no degree 39.3%

Associate's degree 2.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	10.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	4	28.6%
College / grad school	10	71.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 24.5%

Information 20.8%

Manufacturing 18.9%

Retail trade 18.9%

Wholesale trade 7.5%

Public administration 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.5%
Service	30.2%
Sales & office	26.4%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.5%
Government	7.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	28.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.7

Poverty

All people 39.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 41.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.4%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	7.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.0%
High blood pressure	46.1%
High cholesterol	43.3%
Diabetes	16.6%
Heart disease	12.7%
Stroke	6.0%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	39.2%
Kidney disease	5.1%
Pulmonary disease	12.9%
Cancer	11.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	10.9%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.4%
Visited dentist	59.4%
Cholesterol screening	94.6%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.5%
65 and over	15.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.1%
Public insurance	36.5%
No insurance	42.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	303	96.2%
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)	315	100.0%
Born in same state	315	100.0%
Born in different state	71	22.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	29	9.2%
Italian	21	6.7%
Arab	7	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	4	1.3%
Dutch	4	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.5%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97473

What city is ZIP code 97473 in?

ZIP code 97473 is primarily assigned to Scottsburg, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97473 in?

ZIP code 97473 falls within Douglas County, Oregon.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97473?

39% of residents in ZIP code 97473 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 97473?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 97473 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 97473 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 97473 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 97473 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 97473 in?

ZIP code 97473 observes the PST timezone.