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Elkton, OR — ZIP 97436

Population: 865 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 97436 (Elkton, OR) is $405,800 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $605,000 after a median 238 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with inlandflooding, wildfire, avalanche the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$405,800

Median home value

+2.2%

1-year change

238

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$405,800
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+7.4%
5-year appreciation
+19.6%
10-year appreciation
+90.6%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$407,326
House Price Index (state)
623.5 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$605,000
Median list price
$467,000
Median price per sqft
$309
Median days on market
238 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
102.7%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
-0.5%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Elkton Charter School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, wildfire, avalanche, coastalFlooding, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 96% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
59.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Black Butte Mine (24.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Umpqua RV Park Fly In Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH) (36 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
9
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+534 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
41.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,880
Households with broadband internet
74.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
31,356
Average weekly wage
$932
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
166

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 97436State medianUS median
Median home value$405,800$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$605,000$460,000$325,000
Median days on market238 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,880$2,722$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 97436?
$405,800.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 97436?
$605,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 97436?
Median days on market: 238 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 97436?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, wildfire, avalanche, coastalFlooding, earthquake.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 97436?
Risk to homes is higher than 96% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 97436?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 97436?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 97436?
1 schools (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 97436?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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