ZIP code 97497
Where is ZIP code 97497?
Wolf Creek, Oregon
Josephine County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 97497 belongs to Wolf Creek, Oregon in Josephine County. 97497 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area codes 458 and 541. About 1,174 people live in the 97497 area, where the median household income is $36,210. The closest ZIP codes are 97442 (Glendale, 7.1 mi north), 97532 (Merlin, 8.5 mi south) and 97526 (Grants Pass, 13.6 mi south).
| ZIP code | 97497 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Wolf Creek |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Josephine County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 458, 541 |
| Coordinates | 42.6522, -123.425 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 974 |
Population and income in 97497
| Population | 1,174 · lower than 64% of Oregon ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 7 · lower than 75% of Oregon ZIP codes |
| Median age | 56.8 years · higher than 82% of Oregon ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $36,210 · lower than 98% of Oregon ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $24,579 |
| Below the poverty line | 40% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 18% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $321,800 · lower than 74% of Oregon ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $542 a month |
| Housing units | 708 |
| Households | 584 (2.01 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 68% / 32% |
| Land area | 165.98 sq mi (plus 0.06 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 97497. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 97497
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97442 | Glendale, OR | 7.1 mi N | Standard |
| 97532 | Merlin, OR | 8.5 mi S | Standard |
| 97526 | Grants Pass, OR | 13.6 mi S | Standard |
| 97528 | Grants Pass, OR | 15.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 97537 | Rogue River, OR | 17.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 97527 | Grants Pass, OR | 17.9 mi S | Standard |
| 97410 | Azalea, OR | 19.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 97469 | Riddle, OR | 20.1 mi N | Standard |
| 97543 | Wilderville, OR | 20.4 mi S | Standard |
| 97417 | Canyonville, OR | 20.6 mi N | Standard |
| 97525 | Gold Hill, OR | 23.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 97533 | Murphy, OR | 24.3 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 97497 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 97497
123 MAIN ST
WOLF CREEK OR 97497
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Sunnyvalley: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (97497-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 97497?
- 97497 is a Wolf Creek, Oregon ZIP code.
- What county is 97497 in?
- ZIP code 97497 is in Josephine County, Oregon.
- What time zone is ZIP code 97497 in?
- 97497 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 97497?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 97497 use area codes 458 and 541.
- What is the population of ZIP code 97497?
- About 1,174 people live in ZIP code 97497, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 97497?
- The median household income in 97497 is $36,210 a year, lower than 98% of Oregon ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 97497?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 97497 are 97442 (Glendale, 7.1 miles), 97532 (Merlin, 8.5 miles), 97526 (Grants Pass, 13.6 miles) and 97528 (Grants Pass, 15.5 miles).