Veneta, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97487
Lane County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,449
- 43/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,625
- Median income Near-median income area
- $414,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 21.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Veneta pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 43
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97487 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 97487 (Veneta, OR) fell -2.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 310.0 in 2023 to 302.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97487 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Veneta, Lane County, Oregon, home to 8,449 residents across 196.0 square miles, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97487 reports a modest median household income of $65,625 (16% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,260. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $414,700 (4% below the average Oregon ZIP) and median rent is $1,456; 76.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lane County, so 97487 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 97487
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Veneta, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97487.
- Construction
Construction
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 11
Health care and social assistance
11 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 97487, Veneta, 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
8,449
Population
196.0
Area (sq mi)
43
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97487?
46.9
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
3.0%
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?
$65,625
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$33,260
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97487 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Veneta, 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)
$65,625 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
3,615housing units
3,615
Total Housing Units
3,446
Occupied Units
169
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$414,700
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$1,456
Median Rent
1991
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
-2.4%
YoY Change (2024)
303
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+203%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97487 have decreased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +203% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.9% | 215 |
| 2021 | +17.2% | 252 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 286 |
| 2023 | +8.6% | 310 |
| 2024 | -2.4% | 303 |
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 145 business establishments in ZIP 97487, employing approximately 1,318 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,218,000.
145
Businesses
1,318
Employees
$42.2M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 37 | 25.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 13.8% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 7.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.1% |
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 97487 vs 97437 →
ZIP 97487 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97487
Veneta (97487)
8,449 residents
- 97437 2,572
Elmira (97437)
2,572 residents
- 97461 683
Noti (97461)
683 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97487 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97487 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97461
Noti (97461)
$106,845 median income
- 97437
Elmira (97437)
$95,129 median income
- 97487
Veneta (97487)
$65,625 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97487 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97487, 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 (8,449 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 97487 in?
ZIP code 97487 (Veneta) 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 97487?
ZIP code 97487 in Veneta, OR has a population of 8,449 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97487?
The median household income in ZIP 97487 is $65,625, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97487?
The median home value in ZIP 97487 is $414,700, which is 49% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97487?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97487 is White at 86.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97487?
ZIP code 97487 has 145 business establishments employing approximately 1,318 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97487?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97487 are: Construction (37), Accommodation and food services (20), Retail trade (16). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97487?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97487 decreased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 203%. 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 97487?
In ZIP code 97487, 50.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 97487?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97487 is 25.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97487?
In ZIP code 97487, approximately 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97487?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97487 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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