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Josephine County
Williams, OR
97544
97544 ZIP Code — Williams, OR
Josephine County, Oregon
ZIP code 97544 is located in
Williams ,
Oregon ,
within Josephine County .
It covers approximately 76.30 square miles and serves a population of
2,115 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 541 .
About ZIP code 97544
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $418,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $77,321. 41% 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 24 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 97544 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,115
Population density
28 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
033
Geography
Land area
76.30 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
42.1690
Longitude
-123.3269
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
541
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.0%
51.6%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
40.7%
31.1%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
6.9%
14.0%
23.2%
Over $200k
4.3%
3.3%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$77,321
Median household income
$418,900
Median home value
$1,576
Median monthly rent
28.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 381 18.0% 18 and over 1,734 82.0% 65 and over 577 27.3% Median age 47.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,983 90.1% Two or more races 117 5.3% Hispanic or Latino 87 4% Other race 15 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.0%
51.6%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
40.7%
31.1%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
6.9%
14.0%
23.2%
Over $200k
4.3%
3.3%
7.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.0% $10k–$15k 2.9% $15k–$25k 15.1% $25k–$35k 7.6% $35k–$50k 3.9% $50k–$75k 11.6% $75k–$100k 18.8% $100k–$150k 22.0% $150k–$200k 5.8% $200k+ 6.3% Median income $77,321
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $418,900 Median rent / month $1,576 Owner occupied 77.3% Renter occupied 22.7% Vacant 13.1% Single-family detached 85.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 11.0% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.24
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.4% 2000–2009 13.4% 1990–1999 17.6% 1980–1989 18.9% 1970–1979 9.0% 1960–1969 8.5% 1950–1959 6.0% 1940–1949 13.2% 1939 or earlier 12.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.9% 1 bedroom 5.0% 2 bedrooms 18.4% 3 bedrooms 63.0% 4 bedrooms 2.0% 5+ bedrooms 5.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 17.9% 2 vehicles 49.0% 3 or more 33.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.6% Electricity 58.6% Propane / LP gas 1.2% Fuel oil 10.2% Wood 26.9% Solar 0.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 382 43.3% Cohabiting couple 126 14.3% Male householder, no spouse 223 25.3% Female householder, no spouse 151 17.1% Households with children under 18 217 24.6% Households with seniors (65+) 382 43.3% Average household size 2.40
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 25.5% 15.3% Married 40.9% 61.9% Separated 2.8% 6.9% Widowed 6.2% 4.8% Divorced 24.6% 11.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
35.0%
Graduate / professional
10.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.6% Bachelor's or higher 28.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 56 11.9% Elementary school 108 23.0% High school 98 20.9% College / grad school 208 44.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
13.7%
Education & healthcare
11.6%
Professional & management
7.7%
Public administration
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
1.1%
Finance & real estate
0.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.3% Service 12.5% Sales & office 30.0% Natural resources & construction 2.5% Production & transportation 18.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 51.5% Government 4.1% Self-employed 44.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 55.3% Carpool 10.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 12.7% Work from home 21.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 23.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
12.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.2% Retirement income 34.0% Supplemental Security 4.8% Cash public assistance 3.6% Food stamps / SNAP 14.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.9% High blood pressure 38.1% High cholesterol 37.8% Diabetes 13.8% Heart disease 9.8% Stroke 4.8% Asthma 11.8% Arthritis 32.4% Kidney disease 4.2% Pulmonary disease 10.9% Cancer 8.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.7% Binge drinking 13.9% No physical activity 23.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.5% Depression 24.7% Fair or poor health 19.9% Poor mental health 15.6% Poor physical health 14.7% No health insurance 11.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.9% Visited dentist 63.5% Cholesterol screening 91.2% Teeth loss 16.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 204 11.8%
Disability % Any disability 19.9% Under 18 28.9% 18–64 years 9.2% 65 and over 35.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 45.7% Public insurance 64.9% No insurance 13.6% Uninsured under 19 2.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,000 94.6% Spanish 22 1.1% Other Indo-European 22 1.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,064 97.6% Born in same state 2,064 97.6% Born in different state 876 41.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 51 2.4% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 300 14.2% Italian 276 13% Polish 153 7.2% French 136 6.4%
Ancestry Count % English 72 3.4% Irish 60 2.8% German 16 0.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.7% Internet access 95.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97544
What city is ZIP code 97544 in?
ZIP code 97544 is primarily assigned to Williams, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97544 in?
ZIP code 97544 falls within Josephine County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97544 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 97544 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 97544 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 97544 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 97544 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 97544 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97544?
The median home value in ZIP code 97544 is $418,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 97544 in?
ZIP code 97544 observes the PST timezone.
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