Westfir, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97492
Lane County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 597
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $228,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 5.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Westfir pairs above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97492 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 97492 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Westfir, Lane County, Oregon, home to just 597 residents across 58.5 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 97492, but per-capita income is $29,315. The poverty rate is 20.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $228,000 (47% below the average Oregon ZIP), and median rent is $2,079; owner occupancy is 93.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lane County, so 97492 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 →
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 97492, Westfir, 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
597
Population
58.5
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97492?
66.6
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
0.4%
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?
$29,315
Per Capita Income
20.7%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
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
504housing units
504
Total Housing Units
492
Occupied Units
12
Vacant Units
1.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$228,000
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$2,079
Median Rent
1958
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 97492, employing approximately 11 people with a combined annual payroll of $373,000.
4
Businesses
11
Employees
$373K
Annual Payroll
0
Industry Sectors
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 97492 vs 97463 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97463 | Oakridge, OR | 3,877 | 4.9 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 97492 in?
ZIP code 97492 (Westfir) 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 97492?
ZIP code 97492 in Westfir, OR has a population of 597 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97492?
The median home value in ZIP 97492 is $228,000, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97492?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97492 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97492?
ZIP code 97492 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 11 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97492?
In ZIP code 97492, 33.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.0% 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 97492?
In ZIP code 97492, approximately 93.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97492?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97492 is 20.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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