PlainZIP

Creswell, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97426

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

9,716
47/sq mi
$90,125
Median income
$488,000
Median home value
26.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Creswell pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
47
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97426 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97426 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 208.1 square miles in Creswell, Lane County, Oregon. The area is home to 9,716 residents, producing a population density of 47 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 97426 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97426 sits at $90,125 (16% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $39,208. The poverty rate stands at 6.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $488,000 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $1,177 per month, and 79.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97426 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lane County, so you can benchmark 97426 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 97426

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97426.

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 97426, Creswell, 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

9,716

Population

208.1

Area (sq mi)

47

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97426?

42.5

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 86.4%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$90,125

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$39,208

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97426 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,125 Top 27% higher than 73% 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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,071

Total Housing Units

3,961

Occupied Units

110

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.2%
Renter 20.8%

$488,000

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$1,177

Median Rent

1984

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

-2.3%

YoY Change (2024)

311

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+211%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97426 have decreased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +211% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 222
2021 +15.8% 257
2022 +14.3% 294
2023 +8.1% 318
2024 -2.3% 311

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 219 business establishments in ZIP 97426, employing approximately 1,474 people with a combined annual payroll of $60,736,000.

219

Businesses

1,474

Employees

$60.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 46 21.0%
Retail trade 23 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 21 9.6%
Health care and social assistance 19 8.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 17 7.8%
Manufacturing 16 7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 4.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 9 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 7 3.2%
Wholesale trade 6 2.7%
Finance and insurance 6 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.7%

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 97426 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 97426 ranks #2 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 97426 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 97426 ranks #2 of 3 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
97403 Eugene, OR 11,622 9.4 mi
97455 Pleasant Hill, OR 2,538 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lane County

97402 standard
Eugene, OR
Pop: 50,342
97405 standard
Eugene, OR
Pop: 44,645
97401 standard
Eugene, OR
Pop: 40,521
97478 standard
Springfield, OR
Pop: 37,011
97477 standard
Springfield, OR
Pop: 36,874
97404 standard
Eugene, OR
Pop: 32,255

Related Areas

Lane County Creswell, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97426 in? ▼
ZIP code 97426 (Creswell) is located in Lane County, Oregon. Lane County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lane-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97426? ▼
ZIP code 97426 in Creswell, OR has a population of 9,716 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97426? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97426 is $90,125, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97426? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97426 is $488,000, which is 75% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97426? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97426 is White at 86.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97426? ▼
ZIP code 97426 has 219 business establishments employing approximately 1,474 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97426? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97426 are: Construction (46), Retail trade (23), Other services (except public administration) (21). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97426? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97426 decreased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 211%. 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 97426? ▼
In ZIP code 97426, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.8% 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 97426? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97426 is 22.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97426? ▼
In ZIP code 97426, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97426? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97426 is 6.7% 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 Creswell, OR

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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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