97523 ZIP Code, Cave Junction, OR
97523 is a ZIP code in Cave Junction, Oregon in Josephine County. It covers 250 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 97534, 97531 and 97538. 7,172 people live here in 3,121 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (79%). Median household income is $47,589, well below the Oregon median of $83,011.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Cave Junction, OR
- County: Josephine County
- Land area: 250 sq mi
- Population: 7,172
- Median household income: $47,589
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 7,172 |
| Households | 3,121 |
| Median household income | $47,589 |
| Income per person | $29,412 |
| Median age | 42.5 |
| Homeowners | 79.2% |
| Median home value | $329,800 |
| Median rent | $1,372 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 32 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.3% |
| Broadband internet | 88.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.2% |
| $10–15K | 9.5% |
| $15–25K | 8.5% |
| $25–35K | 8.2% |
| $35–50K | 19.6% |
| $50–75K | 15.3% |
| $75–100K | 8.8% |
| $100–150K | 14.3% |
| $150–200K | 0.6% |
| $200K+ | 7.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.8% |
| 10–19 | 9.8% |
| 20–24 | 4.8% |
| 25–34 | 10.8% |
| 35–44 | 14.2% |
| 45–54 | 12.7% |
| 55–64 | 8.1% |
| 65–74 | 17.9% |
| 75+ | 8.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.7% |
| Owned outright | 36.5% |
| Rented | 17.6% |
| Vacant | 15.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 63.0% |
| Townhome | 2.3% |
| 2–4 units | 1.5% |
| 5–19 units | 2.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 31.2% |
Businesses in 97523
118 business establishments with 993 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 23
- Accommodation and Food Services: 19
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 9
- Construction: 8
- Manufacturing: 7
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 7
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 7
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting: 6
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 97534 — O'Brien CDP, OR (6.5 mi)
- 97531 — Kerby CDP, OR (7.3 mi)
- 97538 — Selma CDP, OR (14.6 mi)
- 95543 — Gasquet CDP, CA (17 mi)
- 97544 — Williams CDP, OR (19 mi)
- 97543 (19.4 mi)
- 97527 — Grants Pass city, OR (23.2 mi)
- 96086 (23.3 mi)
Areas that include 97523
- Cave Junction, OR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Takilma, OR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Josephine County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Oregon ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 8: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Josephine County
- No. 4 of 8: highest share of households with children in Josephine County
- No. 2 of 8: lowest median age in Josephine County
- No. 1 of 8: fastest population growth in Josephine County
Mail every home in 97523
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 97523, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 97523 in?
- 97523 is a Cave Junction, OR mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Takilma; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 97523 in?
- 97523 is in Josephine County.
- What is the population of 97523?
- About 7,172 people (±1,012), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 6,548.
- What is the median household income in 97523?
- $47,589 (±$11,344), compared with $83,011 for Oregon as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 97523?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 97523 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 97523?
- The closest, measured center to center: 97534 (6.5 mi, O'Brien), 97531 (7.3 mi, Kerby), 97538 (14.6 mi, Selma), 95543 (17 mi, Gasquet), 97544 (19 mi, Williams) and 97543 (19.4 mi).
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