97476 ZIP Code — Sixes, OR

Curry County, Oregon

ZIP code 97476 is located in Sixes, Oregon, within Curry County. It covers approximately 52.59 square miles and serves a population of 302 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97476

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $265,200.

Median household income is $35,599. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 68% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 94% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 38%.

Overall, ZIP code 97476 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

302
population
52.59
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97476 ZIP code map
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City Status
Sixes Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 302
Population density 6 / sq mi
State FIPS 41
County FIPS 015
Geography
Land area 52.59 sq mi
Water area 0.70 sq mi
Latitude 42.8038
Longitude -124.3540
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 44.6% 47.1% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 43.9% 31.4% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 6.1% 18.4% 23.2%
Over $200k 5.4% 3.2% 7.2%

Demographics & statistics

302
Population
6
People per sq mi
71.3
Median age
$35,599
Median household income
$21,827
Per capita income
$265,200
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
17.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
183
Housing units
25.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
2
35–44
2
13
55–59
12
42
60–64
40
70
65–74
66
28
75–84
27
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1800.0%
18 and over302100.0%
65 and over19163.2%
Median age71.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%
Two or more races 3%
GroupCount%
White29397%
Two or more races93%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 44.6% 47.1% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 43.9% 31.4% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 6.1% 18.4% 23.2%
Over $200k 5.4% 3.2% 7.2%
$10k–$15k 5.7%
$15k–$25k 36.9%
$35k–$50k 30.6%
$50k–$75k 5.7%
$75k–$100k 8.9%
$100k–$150k 12.1%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k5.7%
$15k–$25k36.9%
$35k–$50k30.6%
$50k–$75k5.7%
$75k–$100k8.9%
$100k–$150k12.1%
Median income$35,599

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 78.3%
$300k–$500k 21.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$265,200
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied100.0%
Renter occupied0.0%
Vacant14.2%
Single-family detached100.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)1.92

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.9%
2000–20090.0%
1990–199949.7%
1980–19890.0%
1970–19792.7%
1960–19697.7%
1950–195912.6%
1940–194919.7%
1939 or earlier2.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms4.9%
3 bedrooms65.0%
4 bedrooms30.1%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle5.7%
2 vehicles61.1%
3 or more33.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas8.9%
Electricity23.6%
Wood67.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family14894.3%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse00.0%
Female householder, no spouse95.7%
Households with children under 1800.0%
Households with seniors (65+)10768.2%
Average household size1.92

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married2.6%0.0%
Married97.4%93.9%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%0.0%
Divorced0.0%6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%
Some HS, no diploma 3.0%
HS graduate 51.7%
Some college, no degree 13.9%
Associate's degree 1.7%
Bachelor's degree 16.9%
Graduate / professional 8.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.4%
Bachelor's or higher25.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school00.0%
High school00.0%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 57.0%
Public administration 24.1%
Information 19.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts57.0%
Service0.0%
Sales & office43.0%
Natural resources & construction0.0%
Production & transportation0.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector57.0%
Government43.0%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone6.3%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home93.7%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)0.0

Poverty

All people 17.9%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 17.9%
Married-couple families 14.9%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security68.2%
Retirement income26.8%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP28.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.8%
High blood pressure42.1%
High cholesterol37.9%
Diabetes14.6%
Heart disease10.6%
Stroke5.1%
Asthma10.9%
Arthritis35.7%
Kidney disease4.5%
Pulmonary disease11.0%
Cancer9.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.9%
Binge drinking13.1%
No physical activity23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.2%
Depression22.0%
Fair or poor health19.9%
Poor mental health14.0%
Poor physical health14.2%
No health insurance10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.7%
Visited dentist60.6%
Cholesterol screening92.5%
Teeth loss17.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans5618.5%
Disability%
Any disability37.7%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years20.7%
65 and over47.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance69.2%
Public insurance74.2%
No insurance0.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only302100.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)302100.0%
Born in same state302100.0%
Born in different state15952.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French15952.6%
Italian299.6%
AncestryCount%
Polish51.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access52.0%
Internet access100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97476

What city is ZIP code 97476 in?

ZIP code 97476 is primarily assigned to Sixes, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97476 in?

ZIP code 97476 falls within Curry County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97476 have an older population?

63% of residents in ZIP code 97476 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 97476 have a large retiree population?

68% of households in ZIP code 97476 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 97476 have a large veteran population?

19% of civilians in ZIP code 97476 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97476?

18% of residents in ZIP code 97476 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 97476 in?

ZIP code 97476 observes the PST timezone.

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