ZIP code 97538
Where is ZIP code 97538?
Selma, Oregon
Josephine County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 97538 belongs to Selma, Oregon in Josephine County. 97538 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 1,865 people live in the 97538 area, where the median household income is $44,099. The closest ZIP codes are 97531 (Kerby, 6.7 mi southwest), 97543 (Wilderville, 7.6 mi north) and 97523 (Cave Junction, 9.8 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 97538 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Selma |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Josephine County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 458, 541 |
| Coordinates | 42.2654, -123.5515 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 975 |
Population and income in 97538
| Population | 1,865 · lower than 56% of Oregon ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 10 · lower than 69% of Oregon ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.7 years · lower than 68% of Oregon ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 45% / 55% |
| Median household income | $44,099 · lower than 93% of Oregon ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $20,123 |
| Below the poverty line | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 20% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $312,200 · lower than 76% of Oregon ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $788 a month |
| Housing units | 978 |
| Households | 761 (2.45 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 87% / 13% |
| Land area | 191.19 sq mi (plus 0.22 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 97538. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 97538
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97531 | Kerby, OR | 6.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 97543 | Wilderville, OR | 7.6 mi N | Standard |
| 97523 | Cave Junction, OR | 9.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 97533 | Murphy, OR | 11.8 mi E | PO Box only |
| 97527 | Grants Pass, OR | 13.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 97544 | Williams, OR | 14 mi E | Standard |
| 97534 | O Brien, OR | 14.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 97528 | Grants Pass, OR | 16.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 97526 | Grants Pass, OR | 17.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 97532 | Merlin, OR | 19.1 mi N | Standard |
| 97537 | Rogue River, OR | 25.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 97525 | Gold Hill, OR | 26.2 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 97538 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 97538
123 MAIN ST
SELMA OR 97538
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (97538-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 97538?
- 97538 is a Selma, Oregon ZIP code.
- What county is 97538 in?
- ZIP code 97538 is in Josephine County, Oregon.
- What time zone is ZIP code 97538 in?
- 97538 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 97538?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 97538 use area codes 458 and 541.
- What is the population of ZIP code 97538?
- About 1,865 people live in ZIP code 97538, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 97538?
- The median household income in 97538 is $44,099 a year, lower than 93% of Oregon ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 97538?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 97538 are 97531 (Kerby, 6.7 miles), 97543 (Wilderville, 7.6 miles), 97523 (Cave Junction, 9.8 miles) and 97533 (Murphy, 11.8 miles).