PlainZIP

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
$95,129
Median income
$517,900
Median home value
14.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 97437 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 57.4 square miles in Elmira, Lane County, Oregon. The area is home to 2,572 residents, producing a population density of 45 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 97437 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97437 sits at $95,129 (22% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $35,751. The poverty rate stands at 17.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $517,900 (20% above the state average) with median rent at $1,648 per month, and 84.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97437 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.7, and the average commute is —. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lane County, so you can benchmark 97437 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 97437

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97437.

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 97437, Elmira, 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

2,572

Population

57.4

Area (sq mi)

45

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97437?

48.7

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%

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

$35,751

Per Capita Income

17.4%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97437 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$95,129 Top 22% higher than 78% 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 51.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,006

Total Housing Units

932

Occupied Units

74

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.4%
Renter 15.6%

$517,900

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$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

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ZIP 97437 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 97437 ranks #3 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 97437 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 97437 ranks #2 of 5 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
97419 Cheshire, OR 1,066 5.5 mi
97461 Noti, OR 683 5.0 mi
97487 Veneta, OR 8,449 7.6 mi
97448 Junction City, OR 12,244 9.5 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 Elmira, OR Oregon

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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Official Data Resources for Elmira, 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.