ZIP Code 97434 -- Dorena, OR

Lane | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Home prices are 6.3x the local median income — well above the recommended 3-5x ratio, suggesting a very expensive housing market.
  • 80.91% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
890
Unknown
Median Income
$55,500
Home Value
$350,000
Median Rent
$691
Median Age
49.90
Diversity Index
30.70
Low
Cost of Living
98.0
about average
Unemployment
14.1%

About ZIP Code 97434

ZIP code 97434 in Dorena, Oregon is a unknown area with a population of 890. The median household income is $55,500, which is This is 26% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $350,000, representing a price-to-income ratio of 6.3x . The cost of living is about average with an index of 98.0 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 49.90 years. Approximately 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Lane, OR.

Population & Age

Total Population
890
Median Age
49.90
Male Population
500
56.2%
Female Population
390
43.8%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
30.70 Low
White
86.4%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
4.4%
Asian
5.4%
Native American
0.3%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
4.6%
Other Race
3.3%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$55,500
Mean Household Income
$65,712
Per Capita Income
$24,811
Below Poverty Line
37.4%

This is 26% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$350,000
Median Rent
$691
Total Housing Units
394
Occupied Units
330
Vacant Units
64
16.2% vacancy
Median Year Built
1948
Owner Occupied
80.9%
Renter Occupied
19.1%
Price-to-Income Ratio 6.3x

Housing is expensive relative to income

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 80.9% Renter 19.1%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 87.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%
Graduate or Professional Degree 5.8%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
396
Employment Rate
85.9%
Unemployment Rate
14.1%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
50.9%
Carpool
33.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
15.9%

Cost of Living Index

98.0
about average

The cost of living in ZIP code 97434 is 2.0% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Lane

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
97402 Eugene 53,823 $57,658
97401 Coburg 49,437 $52,022
97405 Eugene 46,933 $95,170
97478 Springfield 39,373 $80,086
97477 Springfield 37,534 $65,662
97404 Eugene 34,244 $86,776

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 97434

ZIP code 97434 (Dorena, OR) has a total population of 890 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 49.90 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 97434 is $55,500 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 26% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 97434 is primarily located in Dorena, Oregon (OR). It falls within Lane County.

The median home value in ZIP code 97434 is $350,000, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $691.

The median age in ZIP code 97434 is 49.90 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 97434 has a cost of living index of 98.03 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is about average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 97434, 17.83% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 5.76% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 97434 is 14.14%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 15.88% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.