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Douglas County
Umpqua, OR
97486
97486 ZIP Code — Umpqua, OR
Douglas County, Oregon
ZIP code 97486 is located in
Umpqua ,
Oregon ,
within Douglas County .
It covers approximately 68.45 square miles and serves a population of
688 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 458/541 .
About ZIP code 97486
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $339,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $69,662. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 49% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 97486 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.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
688
Population density
10 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
019
Geography
Land area
68.45 sq mi
Water area
1.87 sq mi
Latitude
43.3867
Longitude
-123.6357
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
458/541
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.4%
49.9%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
23.5%
32.0%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
26.5%
15.7%
23.2%
Over $200k
5.6%
2.5%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$69,662
Median household income
$339,700
Median home value
33.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 154 22.4% 18 and over 534 77.6% 65 and over 221 32.1% Median age 56.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.7%
Group Count % White 548 69.6% Hispanic or Latino 99 12.6% Other race 92 11.7% Two or more races 35 4.4% Black or African American 13 1.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.4%
49.9%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
23.5%
32.0%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
26.5%
15.7%
23.2%
Over $200k
5.6%
2.5%
7.2%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 7.8% $25k–$35k 9.0% $35k–$50k 3.7% $50k–$75k 31.6% $75k–$100k 4.5% $100k–$150k 29.1% $150k–$200k 4.5% $200k+ 9.8% Median income $69,662
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $339,700 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 94.7% Renter occupied 5.3% Vacant 26.9% Single-family detached 83.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 16.8% Median rooms 7.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.68
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 3.6% 2010–2019 25.7% 2000–2009 8.7% 1990–1999 22.8% 1980–1989 9.0% 1970–1979 10.8% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 3.3% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 16.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 15.6% 2 bedrooms 9.3% 3 bedrooms 32.6% 4 bedrooms 19.2% 5+ bedrooms 23.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 22.5% 2 vehicles 33.2% 3 or more 44.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 18.4% Electricity 79.9% Wood 1.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 176 72.1% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 26 10.7% Female householder, no spouse 42 17.2% Households with children under 18 64 26.2% Households with seniors (65+) 130 53.3% Average household size 2.64
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.4% 11.2% Married 67.8% 67.4% Separated 0.0% 1.4% Widowed 1.1% 15.2% Divorced 10.7% 4.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Graduate / professional
10.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 98.5% Bachelor's or higher 33.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 25 19.7% Elementary school 81 63.8% High school 12 9.4% College / grad school 9 7.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
46.3%
Agriculture & mining
4.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 65.9% Service 0.0% Sales & office 22.6% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 11.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 31.1% Government 22.0% Self-employed 47.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 50.6% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 49.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 28.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
10.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 63.9% Retirement income 60.2% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 20.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 29.4% High blood pressure 36.9% High cholesterol 37.8% Diabetes 11.8% Heart disease 8.6% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 31.0% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 8.4% Cancer 9.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.3% Binge drinking 14.0% No physical activity 22.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.7% Depression 22.0% Fair or poor health 15.2% Poor mental health 13.1% Poor physical health 11.8% No health insurance 9.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.4% Visited dentist 66.8% Cholesterol screening 93.5% Teeth loss 12.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 106 19.9%
Disability % Any disability 16.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 23.6% 65 and over 16.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 45.8% Public insurance 64.7% No insurance 16.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 666 96.8% Spanish 32 4.8% Other Indo-European 32 4.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 640 93.0% Born in same state 622 90.4% Born in different state 158 23.0% Foreign born 18 2.6% Naturalized citizen 48 7.0% Not a US citizen 38 79.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 156 22.7% French 71 10.3%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 9 1.3% English 3 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.5% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97486
What city is ZIP code 97486 in?
ZIP code 97486 is primarily assigned to Umpqua, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97486 in?
ZIP code 97486 falls within Douglas County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97486 have a large retiree population?
64% of households in ZIP code 97486 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 97486 have an older population?
32% of residents in ZIP code 97486 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 97486 mostly owner-occupied?
95% of occupied units in ZIP code 97486 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97486?
23% of residents in ZIP code 97486 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 97486 in?
ZIP code 97486 observes the PST timezone.
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