Elmira, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97437
Lane County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,572
- 45/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $95,129
- Median income Above-median income area
- $517,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 14.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elmira pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 45
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97437 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 97437 (Elmira, OR) rose +13.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 283.1 in 2023 to 321.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97437 covers 57.4 square miles in Elmira, Lane County, Oregon (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,572 residents on file, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97437 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,129 (22% above the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,751. The poverty rate is 17.4%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $517,900 (20% above the average Oregon ZIP), while 84.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,648.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lane County, so 97437 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 97437
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elmira, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97437.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 97437, Elmira, 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
2,572
Population
57.4
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97437?
48.7
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
2.0%
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?
$95,129
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$35,751
Per Capita Income
17.4%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 97437 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Elmira, 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)
$95,129 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
1,006housing units
1,006
Total Housing Units
932
Occupied Units
74
Vacant Units
2.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$517,900
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,648
Median Rent
1979
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
+13.5%
YoY Change (2024)
321
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+221%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97437 have increased 13.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +221% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.6% | 217 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 244 |
| 2022 | +7.9% | 263 |
| 2023 | +7.6% | 283 |
| 2024 | +13.5% | 321 |
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 52 business establishments in ZIP 97437, employing approximately 229 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,289,000.
52
Businesses
229
Employees
$10.3M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 26.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 13.5% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 7.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 7.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.8% |
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 97437 vs 97419 →
ZIP 97437 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97448
Junction City (97448)
12,244 residents
- 97487
Veneta (97487)
8,449 residents
- 97437 2,572
Elmira (97437)
2,572 residents
- 97419 1,066
Cheshire (97419)
1,066 residents
- 97461 683
Noti (97461)
683 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97437 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97437 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97461
Noti (97461)
$106,845 median income
- 97437
Elmira (97437)
$95,129 median income
- 97448
Junction City (97448)
$81,029 median income
- 97419
Cheshire (97419)
$80,234 median income
- 97487
Veneta (97487)
$65,625 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97437 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97437, 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 (2,572 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 97437 in?
ZIP code 97437 (Elmira) 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 97437?
ZIP code 97437 in Elmira, OR has a population of 2,572 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97437?
The median household income in ZIP 97437 is $95,129, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97437?
The median home value in ZIP 97437 is $517,900, which is 86% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97437?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97437 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97437?
ZIP code 97437 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 229 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97437?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97437 are: Construction (14), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97437?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97437 increased by 13.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 221%. 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 97437?
In ZIP code 97437, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% 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 97437?
In ZIP code 97437, approximately 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97437?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97437 is 17.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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