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Josephine County
Selma, OR
97538
97538 ZIP Code — Selma, OR
Josephine County, Oregon
ZIP code 97538 is located in
Selma ,
Oregon ,
within Josephine County .
It covers approximately 191.19 square miles and serves a population of
2,113 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 541 .
About ZIP code 97538
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 $292,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($42,083) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.
Overall, ZIP code 97538 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Selma
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,113
Population density
11 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
033
Geography
Land area
191.19 sq mi
Water area
0.22 sq mi
Latitude
42.3592
Longitude
-123.6978
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
541
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.9%
51.6%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
34.2%
31.1%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
8.5%
14.0%
23.2%
Over $200k
4.5%
3.3%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$42,083
Median household income
$292,900
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 530 25.1% 18 and over 1,583 74.9% 65 and over 443 21.0% Median age 40.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,960 91.9% Two or more races 123 5.8% Asian 30 1.4% Hispanic or Latino 20 0.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.9%
51.6%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
34.2%
31.1%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
8.5%
14.0%
23.2%
Over $200k
4.5%
3.3%
7.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.3% $10k–$15k 6.2% $15k–$25k 13.8% $25k–$35k 5.1% $35k–$50k 19.5% $50k–$75k 18.0% $75k–$100k 20.5% $100k–$150k 2.3% $150k–$200k 2.2% $200k+ 5.2% Median income $42,083
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $292,900 Median rent / month $768 Owner occupied 92.4% Renter occupied 7.6% Vacant 21.1% Single-family detached 72.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 22.8% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.78
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.1% 2000–2009 20.3% 1990–1999 16.4% 1980–1989 17.0% 1970–1979 18.4% 1960–1969 8.9% 1950–1959 0.8% 1940–1949 9.9% 1939 or earlier 3.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.1% 1 bedroom 8.4% 2 bedrooms 28.5% 3 bedrooms 43.7% 4 bedrooms 11.8% 5+ bedrooms 2.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 21.9% 2 vehicles 26.8% 3 or more 51.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.2% Electricity 56.8% Propane / LP gas 3.9% Wood 37.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 516 65.7% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 114 14.5% Female householder, no spouse 155 19.7% Households with children under 18 274 34.9% Households with seniors (65+) 325 41.4% Average household size 2.69
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 16.2% 6.8% Married 68.2% 71.6% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 4.2% 12.8% Divorced 11.4% 8.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
35.3%
Graduate / professional
4.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.2% Bachelor's or higher 17.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 19 4.6% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 326 78.4% High school 62 14.9% College / grad school 9 2.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
40.8%
Agriculture & mining
15.0%
Public administration
4.7%
Professional & management
2.5%
Transportation & utilities
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 68.6% Service 5.9% Sales & office 9.1% Natural resources & construction 7.4% Production & transportation 9.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 41.5% Government 37.4% Self-employed 21.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.5% Carpool 9.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 7.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 31.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
16.3%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 44.6% Retirement income 33.8% Supplemental Security 11.3% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 11.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.2% High blood pressure 35.6% High cholesterol 36.9% Diabetes 12.4% Heart disease 8.7% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 11.4% Arthritis 30.2% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 9.5% Cancer 8.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.0% Binge drinking 14.6% No physical activity 21.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.1% Depression 24.2% Fair or poor health 17.5% Poor mental health 15.3% Poor physical health 13.2% No health insurance 10.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.2% Visited dentist 67.0% Cholesterol screening 91.5% Teeth loss 14.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 146 9.2%
Disability % Any disability 23.7% Under 18 9.5% 18–64 years 14.1% 65 and over 65.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 49.9% Public insurance 61.4% No insurance 4.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,970 93.2% 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) 2,031 96.1% Born in same state 2,021 95.6% Born in different state 610 28.9% Foreign born 10 0.5% Naturalized citizen 82 3.9% Not a US citizen 60 73.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 324 15.3% French 283 13.4% Polish 91 4.3% German 44 2.1%
Ancestry Count % English 25 1.2% Arab 21 1% Norwegian 13 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.2% Internet access 97.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97538
What city is ZIP code 97538 in?
ZIP code 97538 is primarily assigned to Selma, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97538 in?
ZIP code 97538 falls within Josephine County, Oregon.
Is ZIP code 97538 mostly owner-occupied?
92% of occupied units in ZIP code 97538 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97538?
22% of residents in ZIP code 97538 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 97538 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 97538 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 97538 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 97538 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 97538 in?
ZIP code 97538 observes the PST timezone.
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