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Winston, OR — ZIP 97496

Population: 7,768 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 97496 (Winston, OR) is $321,784 — down 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $321,000 after a median 54 days on market. 4 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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$321,784

Median home value

-0.5%

1-year change

54

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$321,784
1-year appreciation
-0.5%
3-year appreciation
+5.1%
5-year appreciation
+19.3%
10-year appreciation
+106.0%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$324,549
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
$321,000
Median list price
$380,000
Median price per sqft
$218
1-year sale-price change
-5.0%
Median days on market
54 days
Homes sold (recent period)
23
For-sale inventory
35
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
23
1-year forecast
-0.1%
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
McGovern Elementary School, Winston Middle School, Douglas High School, Brockway Elementary 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
FEMA flood zone
A06
Flood risk level
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
Formosa Mine (15.3 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
306
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,085
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,660

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Lookingglass Airport (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 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
1,979
Housing built before 1970
32.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,952
Households with broadband internet
70.0%

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 97496State medianUS median
Median home value$321,784$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$321,000$460,000$325,000
Median days on market54 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,952$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 97496?
$321,784.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 97496?
$321,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 97496?
Median days on market: 54 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 97496?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,558/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 97496?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, wildfire, avalanche, coastalFlooding, earthquake.
Is ZIP 97496 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A06.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 97496?
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 97496?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 97496?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 97496?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 97496 walkable?
Walkability index: 15.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 97496?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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