97438 ZIP Code — Fall Creek, OR

Lane County, Oregon

ZIP code 97438 is located in Fall Creek, Oregon, within Lane County. It covers approximately 122.55 square miles and serves a population of 1,296 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541/458.

About ZIP code 97438

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $424,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $110,529. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 97438 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,296
population
122.55
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97438 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97438

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City Status
Fall Creek Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,296
Population density 11 / sq mi
State FIPS 41
County FIPS 039
Geography
Land area 122.55 sq mi
Water area 3.11 sq mi
Latitude 43.9415
Longitude -122.6911
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 38.7% 45.9% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 29.5% 31.3% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 26.4% 18.3% 23.2%
Over $200k 5.4% 4.5% 7.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,296
Population
11
People per sq mi
47.8
Median age
$110,529
Median household income
$48,428
Per capita income
$424,200
Median home value
$1,821
Median monthly rent
85.1%
Home ownership
5.7%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
417
Housing units
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
53
Under 5
52
50
5–9
49
22
10–14
21
20
15–19
19
23
20–24
23
50
25–34
50
80
35–44
80
120
45–54
119
82
55–59
82
71
60–64
70
42
65–74
41
23
75–84
23
16
85+
15
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1828522.0%
18 and over1,01178.0%
65 and over16012.3%
Median age47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or more races 2.2%
Other race 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Black or African American 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,23091.7%
Hispanic or Latino463.4%
Two or more races292.2%
Other race251.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native60.4%
Asian50.4%
Black or African American10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 38.7% 45.9% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 29.5% 31.3% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 26.4% 18.3% 23.2%
Over $200k 5.4% 4.5% 7.2%
Under $10k 9.1%
$15k–$25k 3.2%
$25k–$35k 4.1%
$35k–$50k 14.3%
$50k–$75k 6.3%
$75k–$100k 10.6%
$100k–$150k 19.7%
$150k–$200k 8.4%
$200k+ 24.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k9.1%
$15k–$25k3.2%
$25k–$35k4.1%
$35k–$50k14.3%
$50k–$75k6.3%
$75k–$100k10.6%
$100k–$150k19.7%
$150k–$200k8.4%
$200k+24.4%
Median income$110,529

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.8%
$100k–$150k 4.1%
$150k–$200k 1.3%
$200k–$300k 14.0%
$300k–$500k 48.2%
$500k–$1M 23.9%
$1M+ 7.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$424,200
Median rent / month$1,821
Owner occupied85.1%
Renter occupied14.9%
Vacant4.7%
Single-family detached82.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes14.2%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)2.75

Year built

Era%
2020 or later2.5%
2010–20193.1%
2000–200910.1%
1990–199911.7%
1980–19894.3%
1970–197910.1%
1960–196917.1%
1950–195920.8%
1940–194913.0%
1939 or earlier7.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)6.8%
1 bedroom1.2%
2 bedrooms21.6%
3 bedrooms55.6%
4 bedrooms10.3%
5+ bedrooms4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.3%
1 vehicle11.7%
2 vehicles32.2%
3 or more54.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity56.8%
Propane / LP gas1.3%
Wood39.1%
No fuel used1.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family29864.4%
Cohabiting couple5010.8%
Male householder, no spouse8017.3%
Female householder, no spouse357.6%
Households with children under 1812927.9%
Households with seniors (65+)13328.7%
Average household size2.75

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.8%20.2%
Married60.5%58.4%
Separated0.9%0.0%
Widowed1.1%7.0%
Divorced16.7%14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%
Some HS, no diploma 4.5%
HS graduate 27.9%
Some college, no degree 28.1%
Associate's degree 19.1%
Bachelor's degree 11.7%
Graduate / professional 5.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.3%
Bachelor's or higher17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool147.0%
Kindergarten2311.4%
Elementary school10954.2%
High school3919.4%
College / grad school168.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.4%
Construction 14.5%
Information 9.8%
Transportation & utilities 7.7%
Professional & management 6.8%
Wholesale trade 6.4%
Retail trade 4.3%
Agriculture & mining 3.7%
Manufacturing 3.7%
Finance & real estate 3.4%
Public administration 1.8%
Other services 1.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts32.9%
Service15.1%
Sales & office26.4%
Natural resources & construction6.7%
Production & transportation18.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.3%
Government16.2%
Self-employed3.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.4%
Carpool16.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.7%
Work from home2.3%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)27.8

Poverty

All people 5.7%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 7.2%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security27.6%
Retirement income17.7%
Supplemental Security9.3%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP15.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.1%
High blood pressure32.5%
High cholesterol34.0%
Diabetes10.3%
Heart disease6.9%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma11.4%
Arthritis28.7%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease7.4%
Cancer7.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.3%
Binge drinking16.9%
No physical activity18.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.5%
Depression22.9%
Fair or poor health15.0%
Poor mental health15.3%
Poor physical health11.3%
No health insurance9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.1%
Visited dentist67.2%
Cholesterol screening92.0%
Teeth loss13.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans686.7%
Disability%
Any disability17.6%
Under 185.6%
18–64 years15.2%
65 and over50.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance73.8%
Public insurance30.0%
No insurance6.9%
Uninsured under 1910.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,19191.9%
Spanish20.2%
Other Indo-European20.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,27998.7%
Born in same state1,27998.7%
Born in different state70854.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen171.3%
Not a US citizen1694.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French19314.9%
Italian937.2%
Arab524%
AncestryCount%
Polish251.9%
German201.5%
English171.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.7%
Internet access96.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97438

What city is ZIP code 97438 in?

ZIP code 97438 is primarily assigned to Fall Creek, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97438 in?

ZIP code 97438 falls within Lane County, Oregon.

Is ZIP code 97438 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 97438 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97438?

The median home value in ZIP code 97438 is $424,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 97438?

The median household income in ZIP code 97438 is $110,529, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 97438?

ZIP code 97438 has an estimated population of 1,296 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 97438 in?

ZIP code 97438 observes the PST timezone.

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