City

Port Orford, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Curry County  ·  Oregon

👥1,777Population
💰$39,718Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂64.1Median Age
🏠$292,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓45.3%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 43% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.1%Hispanic: 3.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4.5%Race
White91.1%
Hispanic3.7%
Asian0.1%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
4%
18–24
2%
25–44
12%
45–64
34%
65+
22%

Key Indicators

Median Age64.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.56
Below Poverty19.1% ▲ 91% above avg
College Grads45.3% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 43% above avg
HS Graduate332 (20.4%)
Some College151 (9.3%)
Associates408 (25%)
Bachelors138 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree601 (36.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 20.4%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 25%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 36.9%Edu
HS Grad20.4%
Some College9.3%
Associates25.0%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate36.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.8%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.8%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,718 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$292,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio7.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$848/mo
Total Housing Units1,376
Vacant Units247

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Port Orford, OR

Port Orford is a city in Oregon, located in Curry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,777 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 64.1 years.

Economically, Port Orford is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,718 is below the national average. Approximately 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Port Orford is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $292,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $848 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Port Orford is well-educated. 45.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.05%).

Port Orford, OR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oregon.

ZIP Codes in Port Orford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97465 1,777 $39,718 $292,100 $848 7.0% 45.3% 70.8%