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ZIP Code 97479

Douglas, Oregon

ZCTA 97479

Juniper

ZIP Code 97479 is in the 83th percentile nationally for home price against income. It also sits in the lowest 28% nationally for median income. And it sits in the highest 31% nationally for median rent.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$340,820

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

52%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

71.3

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 97479, in Douglas, Oregon.

The basics

Total Population

10,447

Median Age

45.4

Population Density

154.76

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$1,839

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.63%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

4.92×

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$59,335

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$1,301

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

4.3%

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

53%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

34%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

34.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

24.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

38.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

41.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.3

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 97479: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 97479?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 97479 today is $340,820, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 97479?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 97479 is $1,839, an effective rate of 0.63% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 97479 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 97479 cost about 4.92× the median household income, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 97479?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 97479 is $1,301 a month, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 97479?
Home prices in ZIP Code 97479 have moved 52% over the past five years (4.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 97479?
ZIP Code 97479 has a population of 10,447, about 154.76 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 45.4.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 97479?
ZIP Code 97479 averages 54.9°F year-round, summer highs near 83.2°F, winter lows around 34.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 97479 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 97479's FEMA National Risk Index score is 71.3 (higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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