PlainZIP

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
$41,734
Median income
$253,700
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 110.8 square miles in Oakridge, Lane County, Oregon. The area is home to 3,877 residents, producing a population density of 35 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 97463 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97463 sits at $41,734 (46% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $26,626. The poverty rate stands at 23.9% and the unemployment rate at 16.0%. On housing, the median home value is $253,700 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $996 per month, and 70.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97463 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lane County, so you can benchmark 97463 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 97463

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97463.

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 97463, Oakridge, 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

3,877

Population

110.8

Area (sq mi)

35

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97463?

59.2

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 93.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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

$26,626

Per Capita Income

23.9%

Poverty Rate

16.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97463 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,734 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 54.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,802

Total Housing Units

1,609

Occupied Units

193

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.3%
Renter 29.7%

$253,700

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
97492 Westfir, OR 597 4.9 mi

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Related Areas

Lane County Oakridge, OR Oregon

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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Official Data Resources for Oakridge, 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.