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North bend, OR — ZIP 97459

Population: 14,835 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 97459 (North bend, OR) is $364,538 — down 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $150,000 after a median 67 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,533/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastalflooding, earthquake, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$364,538

Median home value

-2.4%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$364,538
1-year appreciation
-2.4%
3-year appreciation
-2.4%
5-year appreciation
+14.6%
10-year appreciation
+79.6%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$376,913
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
$150,000
Median list price
$275,000
Median price per sqft
$78
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
87
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
-0.6%
New listings (monthly)
21

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,533/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$986/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,233/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,558/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,026/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,337/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Hillcrest Elementary School, North Bay Elementary School, North Bend Middle School, North Bend Senior High School, Evergreen Virtual Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, tsunami
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 60% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
46.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
53.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
59.7 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,080
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,098

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Sunnyhill Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BAY AREA HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+295 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
Housing built before 1970
52.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,581
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
81.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,803
Average weekly wage
$869
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
87

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

How it compares

ZIP 97459State medianUS median
Median home value$364,538$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$150,000$460,000$325,000
Median days on market67 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,533/mo$1,756/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,581$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 97459?
$364,538.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 97459?
$150,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 97459?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 97459?
Typical rent: $1,533/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 97459?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, tsunami.
Is ZIP 97459 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 97459?
Risk to homes is higher than 60% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 97459?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 97459?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 97459?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 97459 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 97459?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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