97538 ZIP Code – Selma, Oregon
97538 is a small ZIP code in Selma, Oregon, part of Josephine County with a population of approximately 2,113 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $42,083, which is well below the Oregon average and well below the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $292,900, near the national average, with 87.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $768 is below the national average. Housing consists of 63% single-family (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 9.0%, which is well above the U.S. rate. An estimated 24.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. About 16.7% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. Residents have a median age of 41.8, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 97531, 97543, 97523.
ZIP Code 97538 Data
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ZIP 97538 vs. Oregon vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 97538 | OR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,113 | 9,998 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $42k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $292k | $372k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $768 | $1,157 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 46.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.0% | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 24.9% | 14.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 16.7% | 26.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 97531 – Kerby
- 97543 – Wilderville
- 97523 – Cave Junction
- 97527 – Grants Pass
- 97534 – O Brien
- 97532 – Merlin
- 97544 – Williams
- 97526 – Grants Pass
- 97415 – Brookings
- 97497 – Wolf Creek
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97531 | KERBY | 321 | $39,764 |
| 97543 | WILDERVILLE | 594 | $42,378 |
| 97523 | CAVE JUNCTION | 6,436 | $42,801 |
| 97527 | GRANTS PASS | 37,051 | $59,763 |
| 97534 | O BRIEN | 668 | $28,043 |