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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
$81,267
Median income
$396,200
Median home value
25.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 97327 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 180.6 square miles in Brownsville, Linn County, Oregon. The area is home to 2,871 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 97327 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97327 sits at $81,267 (4% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $37,385. The poverty rate stands at 11.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is $396,200 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $1,007 per month, and 81.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97327 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Linn County, so you can benchmark 97327 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 97327

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97327.

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 97327, Brownsville, 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

2,871

Population

180.6

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97327?

44.9

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 84.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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

$37,385

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

28.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97327 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,267 Top 36% higher than 64% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,376

Total Housing Units

1,302

Occupied Units

74

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.0%
Renter 19.0%

$396,200

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
97446 Harrisburg, OR 4,812 9.2 mi

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Related Areas

Linn County Brownsville, OR Oregon

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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Official Data Resources for Brownsville, 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.

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