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ZIP Code 97497

Josephine, Oregon

ZCTA 97497

Juniper

ZIP Code 97497 is in the highest 9% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 3% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the lowest 3% nationally for median rent.

Median Income

$36,210

Lower than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

8.89×

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

93.8

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 97497, in Josephine, Oregon.

The basics

Total Population

1,174

Median Age

56.8

Population Density

7.07

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$1,186

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.37%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$542

Lower than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

53%

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

39%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

73.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

32.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

89.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

40.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.9

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

93.8

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

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 97497: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 97497?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 97497 is $1,186, an effective rate of 0.37% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 97497 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 97497 cost about 8.89× the median household income, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 97497?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 97497 is $542 a month, lower than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 97497?
ZIP Code 97497 has a population of 1,174, about 7.07 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 56.8.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 97497?
ZIP Code 97497 averages 48.9°F year-round, summer highs near 73.7°F, winter lows around 32.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 97497 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 97497's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93.8 (higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire.

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

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