97434 ZIP Code — Dorena, OR

Lane County, Oregon

ZIP code 97434 is located in Dorena, Oregon, within Lane County. It covers approximately 104.21 square miles and serves a population of 817 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97434

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $346,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $42,500. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 38%.

Overall, ZIP code 97434 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

817

population

104.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97434 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97434

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97434. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dorena	Acceptable
Dorena	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97424 Cottage Grove (4.5 mi) 97431 Dexter (11.4 mi) 97426 Creswell (12.9 mi) 97452 Lowell (13.8 mi) 97455 Pleasant Hill (14.1 mi) 97405 Eugene (16.9 mi) 97492 Westfir (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	817
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	104.21 sq mi
Water area	0.79 sq mi
Latitude	43.7399
Longitude	-122.9098
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	541

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.3%	45.9%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	18.2%	31.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	18.3%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.5%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

817

Population

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

$42,500

Median household income

$20,988

Per capita income

$346,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

65.5%

Home ownership

31.7%

Poverty rate

17.2%

Unemployment

275

Housing units

27.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	126	15.4%
18 and over	691	84.6%
65 and over	179	21.9%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.9%

Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

Two or more races 4.9%

Asian 4.2%

Other race 3.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	701	78.9%
Hispanic or Latino	72	8.1%
Two or more races	44	4.9%
Asian	37	4.2%
Other race	28	3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.3%	45.9%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	18.2%	31.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	18.3%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.5%	7.2%

Under $10k 12.5%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 17.9%

$35k–$50k 17.6%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.5%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	17.9%
$35k–$50k	17.6%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	17.6%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
Median income	$42,500

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k–$300k 32.5%

$300k–$500k 54.1%

$500k–$1M 9.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$346,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	65.5%
Renter occupied	34.5%
Vacant	21.5%
Single-family detached	80.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	7.4%
1990–1999	18.0%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	4.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	12.2%
1940–1949	36.1%
1939 or earlier	6.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	26.5%
3 bedrooms	55.7%
4 bedrooms	2.9%
5+ bedrooms	8.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	22.3%
2 vehicles	37.2%
3 or more	40.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.7%
Electricity	48.3%
Propane / LP gas	10.1%
Wood	36.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	122	41.2%
Cohabiting couple	39	13.2%
Male householder, no spouse	97	32.8%
Female householder, no spouse	38	12.8%
Households with children under 18	73	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	118	39.9%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.7%	18.9%
Married	40.5%	46.0%
Separated	0.0%	13.7%
Widowed	3.5%	0.7%
Divorced	15.3%	20.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 12.7%

HS graduate 28.4%

Some college, no degree 26.6%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 21.1%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.4%
Bachelor's or higher	27.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	53	41.4%
High school	63	49.2%
College / grad school	12	9.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 16.2%

Agriculture & mining 13.8%

Finance & real estate 13.8%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Retail trade 7.7%

Education & healthcare 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Information 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Other services 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Professional & management 3.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.1%
Service	4.2%
Sales & office	38.5%
Natural resources & construction	30.0%
Production & transportation	9.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	45.0%
Government	7.3%
Self-employed	47.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.3%
Carpool	16.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.6%
Work from home	18.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	45.3

Poverty

All people 31.7%

Under 18 years 23.8%

18 and over 33.1%

Married-couple families 20.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.4%
Retirement income	40.5%
Supplemental Security	9.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	92	13.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	37.8%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	39.6%
65 and over	55.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.5%
Public insurance	59.0%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	18.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	807	98.8%
Spanish	27	3.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	27	3.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	760	93.0%
Born in same state	760	93.0%
Born in different state	420	51.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	57	7.0%
Not a US citizen	44	77.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	145	17.7%
Arab	47	5.8%
Italian	18	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	18	2.2%
English	10	1.2%
German	8	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97434

What city is ZIP code 97434 in?

ZIP code 97434 is primarily assigned to Dorena, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97434 in?

ZIP code 97434 falls within Lane County, Oregon.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97434?

32% of residents in ZIP code 97434 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 97434 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 97434 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 97434 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 97434 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97434?

The median home value in ZIP code 97434 is $346,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 97434 in?

ZIP code 97434 observes the PST timezone.