Oakridge, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97463
Lane County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,877
- 35/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $41,734
- Median income Below-median income area
- $253,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oakridge pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 35
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97463 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 97463 covers 110.8 square miles in Oakridge, Lane County, Oregon (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,877 residents on file, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97463 reports a modest median household income of $41,734 (46% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,626. Economic pressure is pronounced: 23.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 16.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $253,700 (41% below the average Oregon ZIP), and median rent is $996; owner occupancy is 70.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lane County, so 97463 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 97463
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oakridge, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97463.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 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 97463, Oakridge, 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
3,877
Population
110.8
Area (sq mi)
35
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97463?
59.2
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
1.1%
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?
$41,734
Median Household Income
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$26,626
Per Capita Income
23.9%
Poverty Rate
16.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 97463 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Oakridge, 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)
$41,734 5th percentile higher than 5% of 378 Oregon ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Oregon 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,802housing units
1,802
Total Housing Units
1,609
Occupied Units
193
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$253,700
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$996
Median Rent
1962
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
-6.6%
YoY Change (2023)
254
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+154%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97463 have decreased 6.6% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +14.3% | 184 |
| 2020 | +1.6% | 187 |
| 2021 | +22.6% | 229 |
| 2022 | +18.7% | 272 |
| 2023 | -6.6% | 254 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 97463, employing approximately 302 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,466,000.
45
Businesses
302
Employees
$10.5M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 24.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 8.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 6.7% |
| Construction | 3 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 6.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 6.7% |
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 97463 vs 97492 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97492 | Westfir, OR | 597 | 4.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97463, 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 (3,877 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 97463 in?
ZIP code 97463 (Oakridge) 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 97463?
ZIP code 97463 in Oakridge, OR has a population of 3,877 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97463?
The median household income in ZIP 97463 is $41,734, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97463?
The median home value in ZIP 97463 is $253,700, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97463?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97463 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97463?
ZIP code 97463 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 302 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97463?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97463 are: Retail trade (11), Accommodation and food services (9), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97463?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97463 decreased by 6.6% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. 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 97463?
In ZIP code 97463, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 97463?
In ZIP code 97463, approximately 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97463?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97463 is 23.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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