97481 ZIP Code — Tenmile, OR

Douglas County, Oregon

ZIP code 97481 is located in Tenmile, Oregon, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 7.50 square miles and serves a population of 781 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97481

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $182,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 97481 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

781

population

7.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97481 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97481

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97481. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tenmile	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97496 Winston (6.6 mi) 97471 Roseburg (6.6 mi) 97470 Roseburg (10.5 mi) 97495 Winchester (15.3 mi) 97469 Riddle (17.2 mi) 97486 Umpqua (18.6 mi) 97457 Myrtle Creek (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	781
Population density	104 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	7.50 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.1236
Longitude	-123.5576
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	19.7%	49.9%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	32.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	44.2%	15.7%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

781

Population

104

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

Median household income

$28,052

Per capita income

$182,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

14.1%

Poverty rate

13.3%

Unemployment

292

Housing units

1.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

211

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	185	23.7%
18 and over	596	76.3%
65 and over	107	13.7%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.4%

Two or more races 9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.1%

Black or African American 2.6%

Group	Count	%
White	651	83.4%
Two or more races	70	9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	40	5.1%
Black or African American	20	2.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.7%	49.9%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	32.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	44.2%	15.7%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	7.2%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 23.4%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 37.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	23.4%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	37.1%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 57.1%

$200k–$300k 9.8%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$182,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	7.3%
Single-family detached	59.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	19.4%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	40.8%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	15.2%
2 bedrooms	25.6%
3 bedrooms	59.2%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	8.5%
2 vehicles	23.1%
3 or more	68.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.4%
Electricity	93.6%
Wood	4.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	113	34.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	188	57.1%
Female householder, no spouse	28	8.5%
Households with children under 18	112	34.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	67	20.4%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	70.1%	12.9%
Married	24.7%	52.5%
Separated	0.0%	23.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.5%
Divorced	5.2%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 15.5%

HS graduate 27.6%

Some college, no degree 16.7%

Associate's degree 34.6%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 1.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.1%
Bachelor's or higher	1.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	89	58.9%
High school	62	41.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 34.2%

Manufacturing 17.6%

Construction 12.0%

Agriculture & mining 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Wholesale trade 5.0%

Education & healthcare 2.5%

Retail trade 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	6.2%
Sales & office	11.2%
Natural resources & construction	25.8%
Production & transportation	56.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.4%
Government	2.5%
Self-employed	10.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.7%
Carpool	22.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 14.1%

Under 18 years 36.2%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	17.9%
Retirement income	17.9%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	45.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.0%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.4%
Under 18	25.4%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	67.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.5%
Public insurance	35.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	747	95.6%
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)	781	100.0%
Born in same state	781	100.0%
Born in different state	512	65.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	87	11.1%
German	70	9%
Italian	43	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	20	2.6%
English	8	1%
French	8	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97481

What city is ZIP code 97481 in?

ZIP code 97481 is primarily assigned to Tenmile, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97481 in?

ZIP code 97481 falls within Douglas County, Oregon.

Is ZIP code 97481 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 97481 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97481?

The median home value in ZIP code 97481 is $182,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 97481?

ZIP code 97481 has an estimated population of 781 residents, with a density of 104 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 97481 in?

ZIP code 97481 observes the PST timezone.