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Oakland, OR — ZIP 97462

Population: 4,044 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 97462 (Oakland, OR) is $400,848 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $369,891 after a median 74 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with inland flooding, wildfire, avalanche the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$400,848

Typical home value

+2.0%

1-year change

74

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$400,848
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+4.6%
5-year appreciation
+18.8%
10-year appreciation
+107.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2026)
$405,474
House Price Index (state)
640.1 (+0.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$369,891
Median list price
$311,810
Median price per sqft
$196
1-year sale-price change
-7.5%
Median days on market
74 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
20
Sale-to-list ratio
93.6%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
-1.4%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$844/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$926/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,212/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,678/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,026/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)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

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

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.7 : 1
Schools include
Lincoln Middle School, Oakland Elementary School, Oakland High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
inland flooding, wildfire, avalanche, coastal flooding, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · avalanche: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
8
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 (16.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
38.4 in
Annual snowfall
1.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,953
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,170

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Heavens Gate Ranch Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH) (44 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
6
Hospitals include
MCKENZIE-WILLAMETTE MEDICAL CENTER, SACRED HEART MEDICAL CENTER - RIVERBEND, MERCY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+534 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1975
Housing built before 1970
41.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,056
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
74.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
30,893
Average weekly wage
$1,026
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
182

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

How it compares

ZIP 97462State medianUS median
Typical home value$400,848$456,022$285,053
Median sale price$369,891$469,612$319,906
Median days on market74 days49 days48 days
Median annual property tax$2,056$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 typical home value in ZIP 97462?
$400,848.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 97462?
$369,891.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 97462?
Median days on market: 74 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 97462?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,212/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 97462?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, wildfire, avalanche, coastal flooding, earthquake.
Is ZIP 97462 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 97462. 8 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 97462?
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 97462?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 97462?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 97462?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 97462 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 97462?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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