97437 ZIP Code — Elmira, OR

Lane County, Oregon

ZIP code 97437 is located in Elmira, Oregon, within Lane County. It covers approximately 22.51 square miles and serves a population of 2,483 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97437

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $387,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $92,039. SNAP benefit usage at 18% 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 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 97437 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,483
population
22.51
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97437 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97437

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City Status
Elmira Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
97419 Cheshire (5.8 mi) 97461 Noti (7.4 mi) 97402 Eugene (8 mi) 97448 Junction City (9.5 mi) 97487 Veneta (10 mi) 97412 Blachly (11.6 mi) 97404 Eugene (12.1 mi) 97490 Walton (14.5 mi) 97401 Eugene (14.8 mi) 97408 Eugene (15 mi) 97403 Eugene (16.7 mi) 97456 Monroe (17.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,483
Population density 110 / sq mi
State FIPS 41
County FIPS 039
Geography
Land area 22.51 sq mi
Water area 2.31 sq mi
Latitude 44.0963
Longitude -123.3781
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 30.5% 45.9% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 50.1% 31.3% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 12.5% 18.3% 23.2%
Over $200k 6.9% 4.5% 7.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,483
Population
110
People per sq mi
48.9
Median age
$92,039
Median household income
$35,600
Per capita income
$387,600
Median home value
$1,638
Median monthly rent
82.0%
Home ownership
14.7%
Poverty rate
7.8%
Unemployment
867
Housing units
21.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
77
Under 5
99
46
5–9
60
58
10–14
75
84
15–19
107
70
20–24
89
86
25–34
110
89
35–44
115
169
45–54
217
91
55–59
117
95
60–64
122
122
65–74
157
66
75–84
85
34
85+
43
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1856122.6%
18 and over1,92277.4%
65 and over50720.4%
Median age48.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.7%
Two or more races 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Black or African American 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
GroupCount%
White2,33492.7%
Two or more races833.3%
Hispanic or Latino341.4%
Black or African American311.2%
Asian190.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native160.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 30.5% 45.9% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 50.1% 31.3% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 12.5% 18.3% 23.2%
Over $200k 6.9% 4.5% 7.2%
Under $10k 5.0%
$10k–$15k 1.6%
$15k–$25k 6.4%
$25k–$35k 5.7%
$35k–$50k 6.0%
$50k–$75k 16.4%
$75k–$100k 17.1%
$100k–$150k 22.1%
$150k–$200k 10.6%
$200k+ 9.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.0%
$10k–$15k1.6%
$15k–$25k6.4%
$25k–$35k5.7%
$35k–$50k6.0%
$50k–$75k16.4%
$75k–$100k17.1%
$100k–$150k22.1%
$150k–$200k10.6%
$200k+9.1%
Median income$92,039

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.4%
$50k–$100k 4.4%
$150k–$200k 4.2%
$200k–$300k 9.1%
$300k–$500k 44.6%
$500k–$1M 28.5%
$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$387,600
Median rent / month$1,638
Owner occupied82.0%
Renter occupied18.0%
Vacant12.9%
Single-family detached70.8%
Large apartment buildings2.8%
Mobile homes22.8%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.78

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.6%
2000–200917.8%
1990–199916.1%
1980–198913.8%
1970–197916.6%
1960–19697.8%
1950–19594.0%
1940–194912.6%
1939 or earlier9.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.8%
1 bedroom10.7%
2 bedrooms13.3%
3 bedrooms51.5%
4 bedrooms16.3%
5+ bedrooms5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.2%
1 vehicle14.0%
2 vehicles29.7%
3 or more48.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity67.7%
Fuel oil4.0%
Wood28.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family53960.2%
Cohabiting couple535.9%
Male householder, no spouse13014.5%
Female householder, no spouse17319.3%
Households with children under 1823726.5%
Households with seniors (65+)37241.6%
Average household size2.76

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.8%23.3%
Married63.2%46.3%
Separated0.0%0.2%
Widowed7.7%12.9%
Divorced8.4%17.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%
Some HS, no diploma 2.9%
HS graduate 39.2%
Some college, no degree 21.1%
Associate's degree 14.5%
Bachelor's degree 13.9%
Graduate / professional 8.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.6%
Bachelor's or higher21.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool366.7%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school16731.2%
High school21039.2%
College / grad school12322.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%
Construction 15.7%
Manufacturing 13.3%
Professional & management 12.0%
Transportation & utilities 11.6%
Retail trade 7.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%
Public administration 3.8%
Wholesale trade 2.2%
Information 2.1%
Other services 1.6%
Finance & real estate 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts31.0%
Service16.7%
Sales & office18.0%
Natural resources & construction21.9%
Production & transportation12.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector81.5%
Government13.1%
Self-employed5.1%
Unpaid family workers0.3%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.7%
Carpool8.1%
Public transit0.5%
Walk2.0%
Work from home10.4%
Other means0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)27.0

Poverty

All people 14.7%
Under 18 years 26.5%
18 and over 11.3%
Married-couple families 6.9%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security43.5%
Retirement income37.5%
Supplemental Security6.7%
Cash public assistance2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP17.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.2%
High blood pressure33.1%
High cholesterol34.3%
Diabetes10.5%
Heart disease7.2%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma11.4%
Arthritis29.6%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease7.8%
Cancer8.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.5%
Binge drinking16.5%
No physical activity18.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.5%
Depression23.1%
Fair or poor health15.3%
Poor mental health15.4%
Poor physical health11.5%
No health insurance9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.4%
Visited dentist67.0%
Cholesterol screening91.9%
Teeth loss14.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1568.1%
Disability%
Any disability21.8%
Under 189.1%
18–64 years15.5%
65 and over53.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance59.0%
Public insurance48.5%
No insurance4.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,30792.9%
Spanish90.4%
Other Indo-European90.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,42097.5%
Born in same state2,36495.2%
Born in different state1,09544.1%
Foreign born562.3%
Naturalized citizen632.5%
Not a US citizen3657.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian50020.1%
French29311.8%
Arab2218.9%
AncestryCount%
Polish813.3%
English411.7%
Dutch230.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.0%
Internet access92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97437

What city is ZIP code 97437 in?

ZIP code 97437 is primarily assigned to Elmira, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97437 in?

ZIP code 97437 falls within Lane County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97437 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 97437 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 97437 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 97437 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97437?

The median home value in ZIP code 97437 is $387,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 97437?

ZIP code 97437 has an estimated population of 2,483 residents, with a density of 110 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 97437 in?

ZIP code 97437 observes the PST timezone.

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