97431 ZIP Code — Dexter, OR

Lane County, Oregon

ZIP code 97431 is located in Dexter, Oregon, within Lane County. It covers approximately 42.13 square miles and serves a population of 2,446 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541/458.

About ZIP code 97431

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $303,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($57,292) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 97431 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,446

population

42.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97431 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97431

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97431. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dexter	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97452 Lowell (2.9 mi) 97455 Pleasant Hill (9.3 mi) 97434 Dorena (11.4 mi) 97492 Westfir (14 mi) 97426 Creswell (14.2 mi) 97478 Springfield (15.6 mi) 97424 Cottage Grove (15.9 mi) 97477 Springfield (18.2 mi) 97405 Eugene (18.7 mi) 97403 Eugene (18.8 mi) 97489 Walterville (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,446
Population density	58 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	42.13 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	43.8636
Longitude	-122.7590
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	541/458

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.3%	45.9%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	31.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	18.3%	23.2%
Over $200k	7.1%	4.5%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,446

Population

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$57,292

Median household income

$29,069

Per capita income

$303,200

Median home value

$1,522

Median monthly rent

81.9%

Home ownership

25.7%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

849

Housing units

26.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

104

10–14

108

15–19

20–24

202

25–34

211

102

35–44

106

45–54

115

55–59

121

60–64

234

65–74

245

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	558	22.8%
18 and over	1,888	77.2%
65 and over	608	24.9%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,408	97%
Hispanic or Latino	37	1.5%
Other race	37	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.3%	45.9%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	31.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	18.3%	23.2%
Over $200k	7.1%	4.5%	7.2%

Under $10k 14.8%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 2.5%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k+ 12.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.8%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	2.5%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
$200k+	12.0%
Median income	$57,292

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.3%

$50k–$100k 0.8%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 24.6%

$300k–$500k 36.9%

$500k–$1M 13.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$303,200
Median rent / month	$1,522
Owner occupied	81.9%
Renter occupied	18.1%
Vacant	19.2%
Single-family detached	52.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	45.5%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	7.0%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	52.8%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	12.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.5%
2 bedrooms	34.4%
3 bedrooms	38.1%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	6.5%
2 vehicles	56.7%
3 or more	34.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.1%
Electricity	66.5%
Propane / LP gas	12.8%
Wood	16.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	589	73.3%
Cohabiting couple	92	11.5%
Male householder, no spouse	41	5.1%
Female householder, no spouse	81	10.1%
Households with children under 18	298	37.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	394	49.1%
Average household size	3.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.1%	22.8%
Married	62.8%	63.6%
Separated	2.2%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.3%
Divorced	1.9%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 27.3%

Some college, no degree 25.9%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 15.1%

Graduate / professional 11.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	26.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	3.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	343	59.9%
High school	101	17.6%
College / grad school	110	19.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Manufacturing 13.2%

Retail trade 13.2%

Construction 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Professional & management 7.4%

Wholesale trade 6.7%

Other services 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.5%

Public administration 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.8%
Service	22.1%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	19.1%
Production & transportation	11.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.2%
Government	9.5%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.4%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 25.7%

Under 18 years 29.6%

18 and over 24.7%

Married-couple families 25.3%

Female-led households 63.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.0%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	13.3%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.2%
High blood pressure	30.9%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	17.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	124	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.1%
Under 18	8.6%
18–64 years	17.7%
65 and over	35.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.9%
Public insurance	48.2%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,350	96.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,411	98.6%
Born in same state	2,385	97.5%
Born in different state	1,283	52.5%
Foreign born	26	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	35	1.4%
Not a US citizen	16	45.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	300	12.3%
French	235	9.6%
Arab	166	6.8%
English	34	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	30	1.2%
Dutch	26	1.1%
German	15	0.6%
Irish	11	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.8%
Internet access	95.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97431

What city is ZIP code 97431 in?

ZIP code 97431 is primarily assigned to Dexter, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97431 in?

ZIP code 97431 falls within Lane County, Oregon.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97431?

26% of residents in ZIP code 97431 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 97431 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 97431 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 97431 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 97431 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 97431?

ZIP code 97431 has an estimated population of 2,446 residents, with a density of 58 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 97431 in?

ZIP code 97431 observes the PST timezone.