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
$228,000
Median home value
5.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 58.5 square miles in Westfir, Lane County, Oregon. The area is home to 597 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 97492 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97492 sits at , while per-capita income is $29,315. The poverty rate stands at 20.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $228,000 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $2,079 per month, and 93.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97492 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.6, 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 97492 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 →

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 97492, Westfir, 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

597

Population

58.5

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97492?

66.6

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 95.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 33.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.0%

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

What does housing look like?

504

Total Housing Units

492

Occupied Units

12

Vacant Units

1.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.5%
Renter 6.5%

$228,000

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$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

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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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