ZIP Code 97438 -- Fall creek, OR

Lane | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Households here earn 1.7x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.
  • 81.64% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
1,311
Unknown
Median Income
$125,156
Home Value
$584,900
Median Rent
$2,257
Median Age
46.60
Diversity Index
45.40
Moderate
Cost of Living
200.6
very high
Unemployment
0.0%

About ZIP Code 97438

ZIP code 97438 in Fall Creek, Oregon is a unknown area with a population of 1,311. The median household income is $125,156, which is This is 67% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $584,900, representing a price-to-income ratio of 4.7x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 200.6 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 46.60 years. Approximately 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Lane, OR.

Population & Age

Total Population
1,311
Median Age
46.60
Male Population
628
47.9%
Female Population
683
52.1%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
45.40 Moderate
White
75.4%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
5.0%
Asian
0.8%
Native American
0.3%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
16.3%
Other Race
7.2%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$125,156
Mean Household Income
$128,902
Per Capita Income
$46,930
Below Poverty Line
0.6%

This is 67% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$584,900
Median Rent
$2,257
Total Housing Units
569
Occupied Units
463
Vacant Units
106
18.6% vacancy
Median Year Built
1970
Owner Occupied
81.6%
Renter Occupied
18.4%
Price-to-Income Ratio 4.7x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 81.6% Renter 18.4%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 94.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%
Graduate or Professional Degree 6.8%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
613
Employment Rate
100.0%
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
66.0%
Carpool
17.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
10.7%

Cost of Living Index

200.6
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 97438 is 100.6% above 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 97438

ZIP code 97438 (Fall creek, OR) has a total population of 1,311 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 46.60 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 97438 is $125,156 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 67% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 97438 is primarily located in Fall creek, Oregon (OR). It falls within Lane County.

The median home value in ZIP code 97438 is $584,900, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $2,257.

The median age in ZIP code 97438 is 46.60 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 97438 has a cost of living index of 200.57 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 97438, 21.01% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 6.79% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 97438 is 0.00%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 10.66% 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.