City

Selma, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Josephine County  ·  Oregon

👥1,831Population
💰$43,689Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$289,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓24.5%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊9.0%Unemployment▲ 83% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.2%Hispanic: 1%Asian: 1.8%Other: 5%Race
White92.2%
Hispanic1.0%
Asian1.8%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
21%
18–24
2%
25–44
26%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty24.9% ▲ 149% above avg
College Grads24.5% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment9.0% ▲ 83% above avg
No HS Diploma14 (1.1%)
HS Graduate452 (34.9%)
Some College289 (22.3%)
Associates223 (17.2%)
Bachelors91 (7%)
Graduate Degree227 (17.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 34.9%Some College: 22.3%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad34.9%
Some College22.3%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.9%Renter: 17.1%Tenure
Owner82.9%
Renter17.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
2%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,689 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$289,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio6.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$785/mo
Total Housing Units964
Vacant Units199

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
51%
About Selma, OR

Selma is a city in Oregon, located in Josephine County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,831 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Selma is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,689 is below the national average. Approximately 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Selma is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $289,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $785 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Selma is less-educated. 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Selma
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97538 1,831 $43,689 $289,800 $785 9.0% 24.5% 82.9%