ZIP Code 97523

ZIP code 97523, centered on Cave Junction, sits in working-class to middle-income territory, with a median household income of $47,589 and per-capita income of $29,412. Homes here carry a median value of $329,800, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 0.52% means property taxes take a smaller share of home value than in many parts of Oregon. No combined sales tax applies within this ZIP, so everyday purchases aren't taxed at the point of sale. Together, these figures describe a community where housing costs are substantial relative to local earnings, yet the tax load stays comparatively contained.