| ZIP Code | 97523 |
|---|---|
| City | Cave Junction |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Josephine County |
| Area Code | 458/541 |
| Elevation | 1,424 ft |
| Latitude | 42.104149 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -123.644574 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41033 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.2 yrs ↓ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.32 |
| Below Poverty | 24.8% ▲ 148% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.2% ▼ 27% below avg |
| Unemployment | 15.5% ▲ 216% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 28 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,363 (27.7%) |
| Some College | 1,231 (25%) |
| Associates | 912 (18.5%) |
| Bachelors | 478 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 909 (18.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $45,960 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $301,000 ▲ 8% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,239/mo ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,606 |
| Vacant Units | 516 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,606 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 516 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
ZIP code 97523 is located in Cave Junction, Oregon, within Josephine County. With a population of 7,162, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.2 years. Economically, 97523 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $45,960 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 97523 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $301,000 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,239 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 97523 is primarily White (89.49%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 24.8%. Household income has grown by 39% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 97523 stands at 15.5%, which is more than double the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 97523 in Cave Junction, OR is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,162 residents, a median household income of $45,960, and a median home value of $301,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.