Veneta, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97487

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

8,449
43/sq mi: $65,625
Median income: $414,700
Median home value: 21.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 97487 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 196.0 square miles in Veneta, Lane County, Oregon. The area is home to 8,449 residents, producing a population density of 43 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 97487 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97487 sits at $65,625 (16% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $33,260. The poverty rate stands at 14.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $414,700 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,456 per month, and 76.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97487 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lane County, so you can benchmark 97487 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 97487

Construction

37
Accommodation and food services

20
Retail trade

16
Other services (except public administration)

15
Health care and social assistance

11

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97487, Veneta, OR · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 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

8,449

Population

196.0

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97487?

46.9

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 86.2%

African American 0.3%

Asian 2.2%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 9.6%

Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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?

$65,625

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$33,260

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

25.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97487 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,625 39th percentile higher than 39% of 30,318 US ZIPs

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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 50.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.2%

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

What does housing look like?

3,615

Total Housing Units

3,446

Occupied Units

169

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.0%

Renter 24.0%

$414,700

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$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

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 →

97487

8,449
97437

2,572
97461

683

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97487 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

97461

$106,845
97437

$95,129
97487

$65,625

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.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
97437	Elmira, OR	2,572	7.6 mi
97461	Noti, OR	683	9.1 mi

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Lane County Veneta, OR Oregon

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.