PlainZIP

Lafayette, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97127

Yamhill County, Oregon — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,740
1,626/sq mi
$95,089
Median income
$413,300
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lafayette pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
1,626
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97127 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97127 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.3 square miles in Lafayette, Yamhill County, Oregon. The area is home to 3,740 residents, producing a population density of 1,626 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 97127 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97127 sits at $95,089 (22% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $30,943. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate at 8.1%. On housing, the median home value is $413,300 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,181 per month, and 86.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97127 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Yamhill County, so you can benchmark 97127 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 97127

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97127.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97127, Lafayette, OR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,740

Population

2.3

Area (sq mi)

1,626

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97127?

35.8

Median Age

55.5%

Male

44.5%

Female

12.7%

Foreign-Born

White 67.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$95,089

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$30,943

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97127 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$95,089 Top 22% higher than 78% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,405

Total Housing Units

1,405

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.5%
Renter 13.5%

$413,300

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,181

Median Rent

2000

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.9%

YoY Change (2024)

335

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+235%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97127 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +235% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.3% 236
2021 +14.2% 269
2022 +11.6% 300
2023 +6.4% 320
2024 +4.9% 335

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 97127, employing approximately 241 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,640,000.

48

Businesses

241

Employees

$9.6M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 20.8%
Retail trade 9 18.8%
Accommodation and food services 6 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 6 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 5 10.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 8.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 97127 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97127 ranks #5 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 97127 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 97127 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
97114 Dayton, OR 4,762 4.8 mi
97115 Dundee, OR 4,139 4.5 mi
97111 Carlton, OR 3,156 5.2 mi
97128 Mcminnville, OR 36,141 7.7 mi
97132 Newberg, OR 28,278 8.0 mi
97148 Yamhill, OR 3,406 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Yamhill County

97128 standard
Mcminnville, OR
Pop: 36,141
97132 standard
Newberg, OR
Pop: 28,278
97378 standard
Sheridan, OR
Pop: 8,882
97114 standard
Dayton, OR
Pop: 4,762
97115 standard
Dundee, OR
Pop: 4,139
97101 standard
Amity, OR
Pop: 3,794

Related Areas

Yamhill County Lafayette, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97127 in? ▼
ZIP code 97127 (Lafayette) is located in Yamhill County, Oregon. Yamhill County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/yamhill-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97127? ▼
ZIP code 97127 in Lafayette, OR has a population of 3,740 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97127? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97127 is $95,089, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97127? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97127 is $413,300, which is 49% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97127? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97127 is White at 67.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97127? ▼
ZIP code 97127 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 241 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97127? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97127 are: Construction (10), Retail trade (9), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97127? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97127 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 235%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97127? ▼
In ZIP code 97127, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97127? ▼
In ZIP code 97127, approximately 86.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97127? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97127 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Lafayette, OR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.