PlainZIP

Fall Creek, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97438

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

1,191
4/sq mi
$125,156
Median income
$584,900
Median home value
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fall Creek pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97438 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97438 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 270.7 square miles in Fall Creek, Lane County, Oregon. The area is home to 1,191 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 97438 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97438 sits at $125,156 (61% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $46,930. The poverty rate stands at 0.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $584,900 (35% above the state average) with median rent at $2,257 per month, and 81.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97438 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is —. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lane County, so you can benchmark 97438 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 →

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 97438, Fall Creek, 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

1,191

Population

270.7

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97438?

46.6

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 75.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$125,156

Median Household Income

+61% vs state

$46,930

Per Capita Income

0.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97438 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$125,156 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 48.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%

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

What does housing look like?

569

Total Housing Units

463

Occupied Units

106

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.6%
Renter 18.4%

$584,900

Median Home Value

+35% vs state

$2,257

Median Rent

1970

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

+19.8%

YoY Change (2021)

244

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+144%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97438 have increased 19.8% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 -0.8% 156
2018 +18.7% 186
2019 +9.7% 204
2020 +0.2% 204
2021 +19.8% 244

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 97438, employing approximately 389 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,804,000.

18

Businesses

389

Employees

$17.8M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 4 22.2%
Construction 3 16.7%

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 97438 vs 97452 →

ZIP 97438 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 97438 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 97438 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 97438 ranks the highest 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
97452 Lowell, OR 1,420 5.1 mi
97431 Dexter, OR 2,335 8.4 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 Fall Creek, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97438 in? ▼
ZIP code 97438 (Fall Creek) 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 97438? ▼
ZIP code 97438 in Fall Creek, OR has a population of 1,191 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97438? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97438 is $125,156, which is 64% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97438? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97438 is $584,900, which is 110% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97438? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97438 is White at 75.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97438? ▼
ZIP code 97438 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 389 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97438? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97438 increased by 19.8% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. 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 97438? ▼
In ZIP code 97438, 48.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% 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 97438? ▼
In ZIP code 97438, approximately 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97438? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97438 is 0.6% 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 Fall Creek, 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.