The ZIP Code 97497 is associated with the city of Wolf Creek in Oregon in Josephine County. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $34,075, and approximately 16% of the population lives below the poverty line. The median age in 97497 is estimated to at 54.4 years, and about 41.8% of residents are aged 62 years and older. In this Oregon region, an estimated 18.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $24,646. The current population estimate is 1,514.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 97497 is $34,075, while the region's mean household income is $58,297. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,646. The per capita income in ZIP Code 97497 of $24,646 is approximately 27% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $33,763. An estimated 15.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately63.16% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.1% of the population in 97497 earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, while an estimated 16.1% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 2.8% of 97497 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 13.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 16.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 21.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 9.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.5% |
In ZIP Code 97497, 90.2% of the population graduated high school, while 18.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 32.5% in this Josephine County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 32.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 30.6% |
| Associate's degree | 8.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 13.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 97497, 97.7% is one race, while 2.3% are two or more races. Approximately 6.9% of 97497 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 97497 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.2%), followed by Black or African American (2.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.2% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.5% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 97497, an estimated 35.0% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 16.8% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Josephine County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 6.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 35.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 8.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 97497 are older than average. The median age of 54.4 years in ZIP Code 97497 is approximately 42.78% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 41.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.9% of the population in 97497 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 14.1% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 97497 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 3.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 19.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 11.6% |
| 85 years and over | 3.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 97497 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 97497 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 97497, 31.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 21.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.7 minutes. Approximately 19.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 97497 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 13.5% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 97497 workers 16 years and over work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.8% |
| Construction | 13.5% |
| Manufacturing | 11.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.2% |
| Retail trade | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 11.9% |
| Information | 9.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 11.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 0.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 9.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 19.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.9% |
| Public administration | 1.9% |
In ZIP Code 97497, 99.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Josephine County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.5% |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 97497, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 97497 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Josephine County region was false statements or representation.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 1 |
| Debt collection | 1 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| False statements or representation | 1 |
| Fraud or scam | 1 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 1 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 97497 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.99 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 21.12% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.28% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 97497 | 10.38¢/kWh | 8.43¢/kWh | 6.75¢/kWh |
| Oregon | 14.85¢/kWh | 11.31¢/kWh | 7.64¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.62¢/kWh | 13.58¢/kWh | 8.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 97497 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.83 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.54 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.66 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.35 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.9 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.56 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 7.24 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 7.07 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.7 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.88 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.89 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.25 | 1.78 | 5.46 |