ZIP code 97538: Selma, OR
97538 is a ZIP code in Selma, Oregon, mainly in Josephine County, part of the Grants Pass, OR metro area. About 1,865 people live here.
- Population
- 1,865
- Median household income
- $44,099
- Typical home value
- $319,400-4% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $788gross, per month
- Median age
- 40.7
- Homeowners
- 87%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 97538 details
| City | Selma |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Josephine County |
| Metro area | Grants Pass, OR |
| Time zone | Pacific Time (UTC−8), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 191.2 sq mi, plus 0.2 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 10 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.2% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 29.9 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 42.31437, -123.66758 |
ZIP codes near 97538
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97543 | Wilderville, OR | 7.0 mi | 598 |
| 97531 | Kerby, OR | 7.3 mi | 187 |
| 97532 | Merlin, OR | 14.1 mi | 2,578 |
| 97523 | Cave Junction, OR | 14.6 mi | 7,172 |
| 97527 | Grants Pass, OR | 15.1 mi | 37,330 |
| 97533 | Murphy, OR | 17.4 mi | — |
| 97528 | Grants Pass, OR | 19.2 mi | — |
| 97544 | Williams, OR | 20.2 mi | 1,860 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 97538?
A typical home in ZIP code 97538 is worth about $319,400 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $44,099 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Oregon average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $319,400 homeWhat can a $44,099 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 97538
What city is ZIP code 97538?
ZIP code 97538 is in Selma, OR, in Josephine County.
What county is ZIP code 97538 in?
97538 is mainly in Josephine County, Oregon.
What is the population of ZIP code 97538?
About 1,865 people live in ZIP code 97538, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 97538 in?
97538 is in Pacific Time (UTC−8). It observes daylight saving time.