| ZIP Code | 97730 |
|---|---|
| City | Camp Sherman |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Area Code | 458/541 |
| Elevation | 4,023 ft |
| Latitude | 44.522652 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -121.645373 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 62.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.26 |
| Below Poverty | 3.7% ▼ 63% below avg |
| College Grads | 64.3% ▲ 66% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 24 (10.9%) |
| Some College | 23 (10.4%) |
| Associates | 32 (14.5%) |
| Bachelors | 4 (1.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 138 (62.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $90,000 ▲ 18% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $625,000 ▲ 124% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,958/mo |
| Total Units | 497 |
| Vacant Units | 365 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 497 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 365 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
ZIP code 97730 is located in Camp Sherman, Oregon, within Jefferson County. With a population of 298, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 62.1 years. Economically, 97730 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $90,000 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 97730 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $625,000 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,958 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 97730 is primarily White (79.53%). Residents are highly educated — 64.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.7%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 31% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 55%.
Overall, ZIP code 97730 in Camp Sherman, OR is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 298 residents, a median household income of $90,000, and a median home value of $625,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.