Wimer
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Oregon
Wimer is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jackson County, Oregon, with 690 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,125 ft (343 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rogue River, 8.2 miles S.
- 690residents (2020 Census)
- 1,125 ftelevation · 343 m
- 5.0 sq miland area · 12.8 km²
- 139 / sq mipopulation density
- 97537ZIP code
About Wimer
Wimer is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2020 census, Wimer had a population of 690. Wimer lies along Evans Creek north of the city of Rogue River.
The community was named for a relative of William Wimer, who edited a newspaper in Grants Pass in 1886–87. Grants Pass is about 17 miles (27 km) southwest of Wimer. William Wimer was also said to have helped establish a post office in Wimer, which remained open until 1909. Simon E. Simpkins was the first postmaster.
Wimer Bridge is a covered bridge that crosses Evans Creek in Wimer. It replaced a 1927 version of the bridge that collapsed into the creek in 2003. In 2008, with the help of federal funds and local labor, the bridge was replaced with a look-alike using stronger materials. The one-way bridge, still 17 feet (5.2 m) wide, as was the original, has a load limit of 10 tons. This version of the bridge opened to traffic in February 2008.
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Living in Wimer
- Median household income
- $43,558
- Median home value
- $329,100
- Median age
- 38.7
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Wimer had 690 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 690 |
|---|---|
| Density | 139 per sq mi (54 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wimer at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 690 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.96 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.5525° N, 123.1459° W |
| ZIP code | 97537 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4182850 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wimer
- Rogue River8.2 mi S
- Gold Hill9.4 mi SE
- Foots Creek11.4 mi S
- Grants Pass12.7 mi SW
- Merlin14.8 mi W
- Redwood15.5 mi SW
- New Hope16.7 mi SW
- Shady Cove17.0 mi E
- Central Point17.1 mi SE
- White City18.0 mi SE
- Eagle Point18.5 mi E
- Trail18.7 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Wimer
What county is Wimer in?
Wimer is in Jackson County, Oregon.
What is the population of Wimer, OR?
690 people lived in Wimer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wimer, OR?
The ZIP code of Wimer is 97537.
What is the elevation of Wimer?
1,125 feet (343 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wimer?
Rogue River (8.2 mi), Gold Hill (9.4 mi), Foots Creek (11.4 mi), Grants Pass (12.7 mi), Merlin (14.8 mi).
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