| ZIP Code | 97420 |
|---|---|
| City | Coos Bay |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Coos County |
| Area Code | 458/541 |
| Elevation | 292 ft |
| Latitude | 43.346779 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -124.105673 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41011 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.27 |
| Below Poverty | 12.7% ▲ 27% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.7% ▼ 16% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 12% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 228 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,557 (29.9%) |
| Some College | 3,413 (18.4%) |
| Associates | 3,319 (17.8%) |
| Bachelors | 2,268 (12.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,812 (20.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,624 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $282,300 ≈ Avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $982/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,967 |
| Vacant Units | 1,068 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,967 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,068 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
ZIP code 97420 is located in Coos Bay, Oregon, within Coos County. With a population of 27,579, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.5 years. Economically, 97420 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,624 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 97420 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $282,300 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $982 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 97420 is primarily White (80.97%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.7%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 97420 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 97420 in Coos Bay, OR is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 27,579 residents, a median household income of $61,624, and a median home value of $282,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.