The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 97496 sells for about $350,000, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 97496 — Winston
The 97496 housing market is currently experiencing a period of price stabilization following years of rapid appreciation. High interest rates and limited inventory are keeping sales volume low, with buyers remaining selective in this price-sensitive, local-operator market.
This ZIP is best suited for local families and budget-conscious buyers seeking a lower cost of entry compared to larger Oregon metro areas, though it requires a tolerance for a slower-paced, rural-adjacent market.
Median prices moved down 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.5% · poverty 18.2% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 10.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 97496, Douglas County OR
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Winston area are generally consistent with regional averages for Douglas County, though property crime remains a primary concern for local law enforcement.
Schools serving the 97496 ZIP code are part of the Winston-Dillard School District, which generally maintains moderate performance ratings compared to state averages.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk common to the Umpqua Valley region, necessitating proactive vegetation management and standard fire-insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is driven by local timber, manufacturing, and service industries, with limited large-scale infrastructure projects currently underway.
Property taxes are assessed by Douglas County based on the real market value of the property, with rates determined by local taxing districts including school, fire, and municipal levies.
Residents primarily commute via I-5 toward Roseburg for employment, with most trips taking 15-20 minutes.
The area features access to the South Umpqua River for fishing and boating, along with local community parks and proximity to regional hiking trails.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable housing, with low vacancy rates and a limited supply of modern multi-family units.
The local economy is anchored by timber processing, manufacturing, and regional retail services, with significant employment ties to the nearby city of Roseburg.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with I-5 serving as the primary corridor for regional transit and commuting.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and commercial improvements along the main highway corridors.
The Douglas County Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing a mass appraisal system to determine annual tax liabilities.
Parcels are subject to levies from the Winston-Dillard School District, Douglas County, and local fire protection districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk assessments and the proximity to fire protection services.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides river access and picnic areas for the community.
Regional history museum located nearby in Roseburg serving the area.
Central community space for local events and recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.