PlainZIP

Florence, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97439

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

14,343
31/sq mi
$61,982
Median income
$410,900
Median home value
28.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Florence pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
31
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97439 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97439 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 456.8 square miles in Florence, Lane County, Oregon. The area is home to 14,343 residents, producing a population density of 31 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 97439 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97439 sits at $61,982 (20% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $40,132. The poverty rate stands at 10.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $410,900 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $1,227 per month, and 72.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97439 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.2, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 97439 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 97439

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97439.

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 97439, Florence, 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

14,343

Population

456.8

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 97439?

62.2

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 87.5%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

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?

$61,982

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$40,132

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97439 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,982 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 50.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.2%

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

What does housing look like?

9,148

Total Housing Units

7,933

Occupied Units

1,215

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.8%
Renter 27.2%

$410,900

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$1,227

Median Rent

1987

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

+4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

337

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+237%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97439 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +237% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.6% 231
2021 +18.0% 272
2022 +12.5% 306
2023 +5.6% 323
2024 +4.3% 337

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 427 business establishments in ZIP 97439, employing approximately 4,263 people with a combined annual payroll of $201,095,000.

427

Businesses

4,263

Employees

$201.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 69 16.2%
Accommodation and food services 69 16.2%
Construction 66 15.5%
Health care and social assistance 43 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 40 9.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 32 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 24 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 3.8%
Information 14 3.3%
Finance and insurance 14 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 1.6%
Manufacturing 7 1.6%
Wholesale trade 7 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.4%
Educational services 3 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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 Florence, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97439 in? ▼
ZIP code 97439 (Florence) 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 97439? ▼
ZIP code 97439 in Florence, OR has a population of 14,343 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97439? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97439 is $61,982, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97439? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97439 is $410,900, which is 48% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97439? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97439 is White at 87.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97439? ▼
ZIP code 97439 has 427 business establishments employing approximately 4,263 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97439? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97439 are: Retail trade (69), Accommodation and food services (69), Construction (66). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97439? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97439 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 237%. 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 97439? ▼
In ZIP code 97439, 50.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.2% 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 97439? ▼
In ZIP code 97439, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97439? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97439 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Reading Census Demographics
How to interpret population, income, and education data from the Census Bureau.
Understanding ZIP Code Data
What ZIP codes are, how ZCTAs differ, and what the data reveals.
Best ZIP Codes for Families
Key factors to evaluate when choosing a family-friendly neighborhood.
ZIP Codes for Relocation
Data-driven tips for evaluating ZIP codes before a move.

Official Data Resources for Florence, 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.