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Williams, OR

Census-designated place in Josephine County, Oregon. ZIP codes: 97544.

Population

760

Land area

11.3sq mi

People per sq mi

67

ZIP codes

1

Williams and its ZIP codes

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Williams at a glance

  • Williams is 51% denser than Oregon as a whole.
  • The median household income is $78,094, 6% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $592,000 (24% above Oregon).

Local data for Williams, OR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Williams, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$78,094

Poverty rate

8.3%

Median home value

$592,000

Homeownership

91.9%

Bachelor's or higher

45.6%

Median age

58.2

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (205), Scottish Americans (68), Italian Americans (46).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Josephine County. PPP loans are for Williams.

Details

Unemployment rate

7.2%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$51,430

30,834 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$57,206

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$813M

FY 2026, $9,234 per person

PPP loans

$549K

30 loans, 110 jobs reported

Josephine County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Williams, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone23.3%
  • Carpooled19.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home56.8%

Environment and hazard risk

Williams, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

503

Countywide, mostly frost/freeze

Flood insurance policies

393

1.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 30°F

27.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Williams, OR, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.6%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

14.0%

U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts

Smoking

15.3%

U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.4%

U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts

ZIP codes in Williams

1 in or overlapping Williams. Population shown

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Cities near Williams

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
New HopeCensus-designated place11 mi3.8
RuchCensus-designated place13 mi6.7
Foots CreekCensus-designated place14 mi6.1
Grants PassCity15 mi11.5
RedwoodCensus-designated place15 mi3.5
Rogue RiverCity16 mi1
SelmaCensus-designated place17 mi6.5
JacksonvilleCity18 mi1.9
Cave JunctionCity18 mi1.8
KerbyCensus-designated place18 mi2.6
Gold HillCity20 mi0.8
TakilmaCensus-designated place21 mi5.9
Central PointCity22 mi4
MerlinCensus-designated place22 mi4.1
O'BrienCensus-designated place24 mi5.2
WimerCensus-designated place24 mi5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Williams, OR in?
Williams is in Josephine County, Oregon.
What ZIP codes are in Williams, OR?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Williams include 97544.
What is the population of Williams, OR?
About 760 people live in Williams, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Williams?
Nearby places include New Hope (11 mi), Ruch (13 mi), Foots Creek (14 mi), Grants Pass (15 mi), Redwood (15 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023