ZIP Code 97434

ZIP code 97434 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 281.2 square miles in Dorena, Lane County, Oregon. The area is home to 928 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 97434 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97434 sits at $55,500 (29% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $24,811. The poverty rate stands at 37.4% and the unemployment rate at 14.1%. On housing, the median home value is $350,000 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $691 per month, and 80.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97434 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.9, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 97434 sits relative to Oregon and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →