The ZIP Code 97538 is associated with the city of Selma in Oregon in Josephine County. The ZIP Code 97538 has a median age of approximately 62.3 years, with 51.4% of residents aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 1,463.
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Regarding household income, approximately 26.6% of the population in 97538 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.5% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.2% of 97538 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 9.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 26.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 6.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.0% |
In ZIP Code 97538, 88.8% of the population graduated high school, while 13.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.6% in this Josephine County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 10.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 26.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 38.8% |
| Associate's degree | 10.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 97538, 98.9% is one race, while 1.1% are two or more races. Approximately 3.3% of 97538 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 97538 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (94.0%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (3.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.5% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.7% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 97538, an estimated 27.2% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 19.1% 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 | 1.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 19.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 27.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 9.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 97538 are older than average. The median age of 62.3 years in ZIP Code 97538 is approximately 63.52% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 92.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 51.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 29.0% of the population in 97538 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 18.1% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.5% of 97538 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 0.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 1.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 0.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 7.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 18.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 29.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.1% |
| 85 years and over | 2.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 97538 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 97538 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 97538, 42.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 39.8 minutes. Approximately 27.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 97538 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.7% work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 97538 workers 16 years and over work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 13.7% |
| Construction | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing | 12.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 8.6% |
| Retail trade | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.6% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 27.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 0.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 10.4% |
| Public administration | 3.4% |
In ZIP Code 97538, 97.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.6% 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 | 97.3% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 97538, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 97538 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Josephine County region was improper use of a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Checking or savings account | 2 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 1 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Improper use of your report | 1 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 1 |
| Managing an account | 1 |
| Problem with a lender or other company charging your account | 1 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 97538 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.14 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 24.76% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 22% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 97538 | 10.38¢/kWh | 8.43¢/kWh | 6.75¢/kWh |
| Oregon | 15.2¢/kWh | 11.33¢/kWh | 7.67¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.2¢/kWh | 8.21¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 97538 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.92 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.76 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.6 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.46 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.27 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.74 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 7.29 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 7.12 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.87 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.19 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.98 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.53 | 1.78 | 5.46 |