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ZIP 97479

Pop. 10,447·Douglas County·83rd most expensive ZIP in Oregon
Median rent (all units)
$1,649/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+31.9%
vs US Median
-$316
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ZIP 97479 · $1,649
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,040
1 BR
$1,150
2 BR
$1,510
3 BR
$2,100
4 BR+
$2,530
Research median
$1,510/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,788/yr
At $1,649/mo median
Location
StateOR
CountyDouglas County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +31.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 97479 (Sutherlin, OR) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,447
Median income
$59,335
Median age
45.4
Renters
31.3%
Age distribution
16.9%
22.2%
20.7%
14.6%
25.5%
Under 1816.9%
18–3422.2%
35–5420.7%
55–6414.6%
65+25.5%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
89%
White89%
Black0.8%
Hispanic2.8%
Other7.2%
Education (25+)
37.4%
38.6%
16.6%
No HS diploma7.4%
HS diploma37.4%
Some college38.6%
Bachelor's+16.6%
Housing tenure
68.7%
31.3%
Owner68.7%
Renter31.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 97479 in Sutherlin, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,856 → $59,335
up 26.6%
Population
10,174 → 10,447
up 2.7%
Renter share
36.1% → 31.3%
-4.8 pts
Bachelor's+
17.8% → 16.6%
-1.2 pts
Median age
51 → 45.4
-5.6 yrs

Median household income climbed from $46,856 to $59,335 between 2021 and 2024, a 26.6% shift. Census counts show ZIP 97479 in Sutherlin, OR adding about 273 residents over the five-year window, up 2.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 36.1% to 31.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 97479 covers Sutherlin, OR. The median rent here is $1,649/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($59,335/yr), ZIP 97479 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 97479?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 97479 (Sutherlin, OR) is $1,649. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 97479 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 97479's median rent of $1,649/mo is $316 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 97479 compare to other ZIPs in Oregon?

ZIP 97479 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Oregon, ranking #83 out of 116 ZIPs at $1,649/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 97479?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,649/mo in ZIP 97479. The local median household income is $59,335/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 97479?

Rent in ZIP 97479 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 97479 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 97479 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,649/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($59,335/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 97479 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 97479 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.3% of ZIP 97479 households are renters, while 68.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 97479 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 97479 compare to the rest of Sutherlin?

ZIP 97479 sits right at the Sutherlin citywide median of $1,649/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 97479 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 97479 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,649/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 97479's median household income ($59,335/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 97479 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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