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Josephine County
Wilderville, OR
97543
97543 ZIP Code — Wilderville, OR
Josephine County, Oregon
ZIP code 97543 is located in
Wilderville ,
Oregon ,
within Josephine County .
It covers approximately 47.64 square miles and serves a population of
594 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 541/458 .
About ZIP code 97543
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $446,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.
The gap between median ($42,378) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 22%.
Overall, ZIP code 97543 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
594
Population density
12 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
033
Geography
Land area
47.64 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
42.3834
Longitude
-123.6180
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
541/458
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.5%
51.6%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
22.7%
31.1%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
27.8%
14.0%
23.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.3%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$42,378
Median household income
$446,600
Median home value
14.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 138 23.2% 18 and over 456 76.8% 65 and over 131 22.1% Median age 47.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 548 92.3% Two or more races 46 7.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.5%
51.6%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
22.7%
31.1%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
27.8%
14.0%
23.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.3%
7.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 18.4% $15k–$25k 4.7% $25k–$35k 7.4% $35k–$50k 20.3% $50k–$75k 16.8% $100k–$150k 19.9% $150k–$200k 9.8% $200k+ 2.7% Median income $42,378
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $446,600 Median rent / month $924 Owner occupied 52.7% Renter occupied 47.3% Vacant 30.8% Single-family detached 65.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 17.0% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.54
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 4.9% 1990–1999 6.2% 1980–1989 28.4% 1970–1979 44.1% 1960–1969 7.8% 1950–1959 5.1% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 3.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 28.9% 2 bedrooms 31.9% 3 bedrooms 26.2% 4 bedrooms 13.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 24.6% 2 vehicles 42.6% 3 or more 32.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 52.3% Propane / LP gas 7.4% Wood 40.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 129 50.4% Cohabiting couple 16 6.3% Male householder, no spouse 65 25.4% Female householder, no spouse 46 18.0% Households with children under 18 92 35.9% Households with seniors (65+) 85 33.2% Average household size 2.32
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 36.0% 19.5% Married 55.0% 61.9% Separated 4.3% 4.3% Widowed 0.0% 14.3% Divorced 4.7% 0.0%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
15.8%
Some college, no degree
23.9%
Graduate / professional
5.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 84.2% Bachelor's or higher 14.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 57 48.3% High school 38 32.2% College / grad school 23 19.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
34.3%
Education & healthcare
24.3%
Public administration
14.9%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Agriculture & mining
2.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.5% Service 34.3% Sales & office 9.4% Natural resources & construction 19.9% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 67.4% Government 27.1% Self-employed 5.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 95.0% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 5.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 30.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 48.8% Retirement income 44.1% Supplemental Security 4.7% Cash public assistance 4.7% Food stamps / SNAP 24.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.4% High blood pressure 35.2% High cholesterol 36.3% Diabetes 12.2% Heart disease 8.6% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 11.5% Arthritis 30.0% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 9.4% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.0% Binge drinking 14.6% No physical activity 22.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.7% Depression 24.3% Fair or poor health 17.8% Poor mental health 15.5% Poor physical health 13.5% No health insurance 11.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.8% Visited dentist 66.3% Cholesterol screening 91.7% Teeth loss 15.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 61 13.4%
Disability % Any disability 22.1% Under 18 14.5% 18–64 years 27.1% 65 and over 17.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 63.5% Public insurance 52.2% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 551 92.8% 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) 569 95.8% Born in same state 569 95.8% Born in different state 184 31.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 25 4.2% Not a US citizen 25 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 127 21.4% Italian 63 10.6%
Ancestry Count % German 7 1.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.1% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97543
What city is ZIP code 97543 in?
ZIP code 97543 is primarily assigned to Wilderville, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97543 in?
ZIP code 97543 falls within Josephine County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97543 have a large retiree population?
49% of households in ZIP code 97543 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 97543?
15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 97543 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 97543 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97543?
The median home value in ZIP code 97543 is $446,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 97543 in?
ZIP code 97543 observes the PST timezone.
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