US ZIP Code
97473

Scottsburg, OR

Douglas County  ·  Oregon

● Active
👥 332 Population ↑ 31% since 2019
🎂 51.3 Median Age ↓ 21% since 2019
🏠 $371,700 Median Home Value
▲ 33% above avg ↑ 123% since 2019
🎓 22.1% College Grads
▼ 43% below avg
📊 5.2% Unemployment
≈ Avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code97473
CityScottsburg
StateOregon (OR)
CountyDouglas County
Area Code541
Elevation949 ft
Latitude43.693676
Longitude-123.914793
TimezoneLos Angeles (DST)
FIPS41019
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 50.6% (168) Female 49.4% (164) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 0.6%Other: 5.1%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic0.6%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

5–17
10%
18–24
2%
25–44
38%
45–64
22%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.3 yrs ↓ 21% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.09
Below Poverty43.4% ▲ 334% above avg
College Grads22.1% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate99 (34.1%)
Some College93 (32.1%)
Associates34 (11.7%)
Bachelors14 (4.8%)
Graduate Degree50 (17.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.1%Some College: 32.1%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 4.8%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
HS Grad34.1%
Some College32.1%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors4.8%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.9%Renter: 10.1%Tenure
Owner89.9%
Renter10.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–150k
4%
$200k–300k
9%
$300k–500k
69%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median Home Value$371,700 ▲ 33% above avg ↑ 123% since 2019
Total Units226
Vacant Units67
Avg HH Size2.09

Income Distribution

Under $25k
52%
$25k–50k
12%
$50k–75k
4%
$75k–100k
23%
$100k–150k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
65%

Summary

Total Units226
Vacant67
Owner Occupied89.9%
Renter Occupied10.1%
Avg HH Size2.09
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 97473 is in Scottsburg, OR, in Douglas County.
ZIP code 97473 is located in Oregon (OR).
ZIP code 97473 is in Douglas County, OR.
ZIP 97473 observes the Los Angeles timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 97473 is 332 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
The median home value in ZIP 97473 is $371,700 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 97473

ZIP code 97473 is located in Scottsburg, Oregon, within Douglas County. With a population of 332, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 51.3 years.

Real estate in ZIP code 97473 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $371,700 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 89.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 123% since 2019.

The population of 97473 is primarily White (94.28%). Residents are less-educated — 22.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 43.4%.

The unemployment rate in 97473 stands at 5.2%, which is near the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.

Overall, ZIP code 97473 in Scottsburg, OR is characterized as less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.