City

Wolf Creek, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Josephine County  ·  Oregon

👥1,172Population
💰$36,868Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂55.3Median Age
🏠$302,800Median Home Value▲ 9% above avg
🎓26.9%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊15.7%Unemployment▲ 220% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.5%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 2.5%Asian: 1.2%Other: 5.8%Race
White87.5%
Hispanic2.8%
Black2.5%
Asian1.2%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
12%
18–24
3%
25–44
17%
45–64
36%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.89
Below Poverty29.3% ▲ 193% above avg
College Grads26.9% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment15.7% ▲ 220% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.7%)
HS Graduate271 (29.6%)
Some College89 (9.7%)
Associates303 (33.1%)
Bachelors110 (12%)
Graduate Degree136 (14.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 29.6%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 33.1%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad29.6%
Some College9.7%
Associates33.1%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.3%Renter: 27.7%Tenure
Owner72.3%
Renter27.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,868 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$302,800 ▲ 9% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$535/mo
Total Housing Units731
Vacant Units111

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
53%
About Wolf Creek, OR

Wolf Creek is a city in Oregon, located in Josephine County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,172 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.3 years.

Economically, Wolf Creek is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,868 is well below the national average. Approximately 29.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 15.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Wolf Creek is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $302,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $535 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wolf Creek is moderately educated. 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.46%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wolf Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97497 1,172 $36,868 $302,800 $535 15.7% 26.9% 72.3%