Brownsville, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97327
Linn County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,871
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $81,267
- Median income Near-median income area
- $396,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brownsville pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97327 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 97327 (Brownsville, OR) fell -1.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 301.2 in 2023 to 297.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97327 covers 180.6 square miles in Brownsville, Linn County, Oregon (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,871 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97327 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,267 (4% above the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,385. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 0.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $396,200 (8% below the average Oregon ZIP) and median rent is $1,007; 81.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Linn County, so 97327 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 97327
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brownsville, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97327.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 5
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 5
Real estate and rental and leasing
5 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97327, Brownsville, OR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,871
Population
180.6
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97327?
44.9
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
0.7%
Foreign-Born
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?
$81,267
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$37,385
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97327 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Brownsville, OR household income vs. every Oregon ZIP code
Median household income among 378 reporting Oregon ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$81,267 Top 40% higher than 60% of 378 Oregon ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,376housing units
1,376
Total Housing Units
1,302
Occupied Units
74
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$396,200
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,007
Median Rent
1980
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
-1.4%
YoY Change (2024)
297
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+197%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97327 have decreased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +197% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.1% | 214 |
| 2021 | +15.4% | 246 |
| 2022 | +11.4% | 275 |
| 2023 | +9.7% | 301 |
| 2024 | -1.4% | 297 |
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 68 business establishments in ZIP 97327, employing approximately 482 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,892,000.
68
Businesses
482
Employees
$22.9M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 22.1% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 19.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 8.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 97327 vs 97446 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97446 | Harrisburg, OR | 4,812 | 9.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97327, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,871 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 97327 in?
ZIP code 97327 (Brownsville) is located in Linn County, Oregon. Linn County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/linn-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97327?
ZIP code 97327 in Brownsville, OR has a population of 2,871 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97327?
The median household income in ZIP 97327 is $81,267, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97327?
The median home value in ZIP 97327 is $396,200, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97327?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97327 is White at 84.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97327?
ZIP code 97327 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 482 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97327?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97327 are: Construction (15), Retail trade (13), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97327?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97327 decreased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 197%. 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 97327?
In ZIP code 97327, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 97327?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97327 is 28.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97327?
In ZIP code 97327, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97327?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97327 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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