City

Myrtle Point, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Coos County  ·  Oregon

👥4,790Population
💰$51,703Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂49.7Median Age
🏠$251,400Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓25.9%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 45% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.5%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 12%Race
White81.5%
Hispanic3.8%
Black0.2%
Asian0.2%
Other12.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty24.8% ▲ 148% above avg
College Grads25.9% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 45% above avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,115 (33.8%)
Some College678 (20.6%)
Associates635 (19.3%)
Bachelors398 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree456 (13.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 33.8%Some College: 20.6%Associates: 19.3%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 13.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad33.8%
Some College20.6%
Associates19.3%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate13.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.4%Renter: 28.6%Tenure
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
44%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,703 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$251,400 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$800/mo
Total Housing Units2,376
Vacant Units215

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
60%
About Myrtle Point, OR

Myrtle Point is a city in Oregon, located in Coos County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,790 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.7 years.

Economically, Myrtle Point is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,703 is below the national average. Approximately 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Myrtle Point is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $251,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $800 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Myrtle Point is moderately educated. 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.5%).

Myrtle Point, OR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oregon.

ZIP Codes in Myrtle Point
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97458 4,790 $51,703 $251,400 $800 7.1% 25.9% 71.4%