PlainZIP

Marcola, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97454

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

1,337
9/sq mi
$88,700
Median income
$454,200
Median home value
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Marcola pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97454 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97454 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 145.3 square miles in Marcola, Lane County, Oregon. The area is home to 1,337 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 97454 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97454 sits at $88,700 (14% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $52,224. The poverty rate stands at 9.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $454,200 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $1,350 per month, and 91.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97454 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.5, 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 97454 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 97454, Marcola, 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

1,337

Population

145.3

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97454?

51.5

Median Age

56.8%

Male

43.2%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 89.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$88,700

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$52,224

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97454 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,700 Top 28% higher than 72% 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

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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 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

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

What does housing look like?

434

Total Housing Units

434

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.2%
Renter 8.8%

$454,200

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$1,350

Median Rent

1981

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

+18.0%

YoY Change (2022)

270

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+170%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97454 have increased 18.0% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +10.5% 179
2019 +10.1% 197
2020 +2.4% 202
2021 +13.6% 229
2022 +18.0% 270

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 97454, employing approximately 344 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,680,000.

24

Businesses

344

Employees

$14.7M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 37.5%

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 97454 vs 97478 →

ZIP 97454 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 97454 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 97454 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 97454 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
97478 Springfield, OR 37,011 9.1 mi
97386 Sweet Home, OR 13,567 10.2 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 Marcola, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97454 in? ▼
ZIP code 97454 (Marcola) 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 97454? ▼
ZIP code 97454 in Marcola, OR has a population of 1,337 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97454? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97454 is $88,700, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97454? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97454 is $454,200, which is 63% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97454? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97454 is White at 89.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97454? ▼
ZIP code 97454 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 344 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97454? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97454 increased by 18.0% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. 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 97454? ▼
In ZIP code 97454, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% 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 97454? ▼
In ZIP code 97454, approximately 91.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97454? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97454 is 9.2% 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 Marcola, 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.