City

Coos Bay, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Coos County  ·  Oregon

👥27,579Population
💰$61,624Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$282,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓32.7%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81%Hispanic: 9.9%Black: 0.4%Asian: 1%Other: 5.4%Race
White81.0%
Hispanic9.9%
Black0.4%
Asian1.0%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads32.7% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma228 (1.2%)
HS Graduate5,557 (29.9%)
Some College3,413 (18.4%)
Associates3,319 (17.8%)
Bachelors2,268 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree3,812 (20.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 29.9%Some College: 18.4%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 20.5%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad29.9%
Some College18.4%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate20.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.4%Renter: 32.6%Tenure
Owner67.4%
Renter32.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,624 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$282,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$982/mo
Total Housing Units12,967
Vacant Units1,068

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
56%
About Coos Bay, OR

Coos Bay is a city in Oregon, located in Coos County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 27,579 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Coos Bay is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,624 is below the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Coos Bay is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $282,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $982 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Coos Bay is moderately educated. 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.97%).

Coos Bay, OR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oregon.

ZIP Codes in Coos Bay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97420 27,579 $61,624 $282,300 $982 4.3% 32.7% 67.4%