ZIP Code 97538 Demographics & Data

Selma, OR (ZIP Code 97538) Data

Oregon

In-depth Statistics and Demographics About 97538

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.

Population in 97538

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 97538 is 1,463.

Selma, OR

The 97538 ZIP Code is associated with Selma, OR in Josephine County.

Area Codes associated with 97538

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 97538 include 541.

Sunrise / Sunset in 97538

Sunrise: 7:28 am
Sunset: 4:42 pm
Sunrise in 97538 7:28 am
Sunrise in 97538 4:42 pm

Weather forecast for 97538

This Afternoon's forecast for 97538: Sunny. High near 46, with temperatures falling to around 39 in the afternoon. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 97538

Air quality: Moderate Air quality scale in 97538 Moderate

Internet in 97538

An estimated 88.8% of households in ZIP Code 97538 have a computer, while about 84.8% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 97538

Females make up an estimated 45.7% of the overall population in ZIP Code 97538, while males comprise about 54.3%.

Health Insurance in 97538

Approximately 8.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 97538 (Selma, OR) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 97538

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 Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 97538. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 97538

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%

Education levels in ZIP Code 97538

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 Attained in 97538

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%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 97538. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 97538

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%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 97538. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 97538

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%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 97538

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.

Age of Housing in 97538

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%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 97538. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 97538

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 Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 97538. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 97538

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%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 97538 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 97538. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 97538

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 97538 [4]

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.

Preventative Health in 97538

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 97538. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 97538. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 97538

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 97538

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.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 97538. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 97538

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%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 97538

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 in 97538

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%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 97538. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 97538 [5]

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.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 97538. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 97538

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
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 97538

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
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 97538. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Utilities in ZIP Code 97538 [6]

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).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 97538. This visualizes electricity rates in 97538 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 97538

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 97538 10.38¢/kWh 8.43¢/kWh 6.75¢/kWh
Oregon 15.2¢/kWh 11.33¢/kWh 7.55¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.47¢/kWh 8.51¢/kWh

Solar Power in 97538

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
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 97538. This visualizes solar power levels in 97538 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.