97127 ZIP Code — Lafayette, OR

Yamhill County, Oregon

ZIP code 97127 is located in Lafayette, Oregon, within Yamhill County. It covers approximately 0.86 square miles and serves a population of 4,391 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 503/971.

About ZIP code 97127

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 $353,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $93,243. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 97127 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,391

population

0.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97127 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97127

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97127. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lafayette	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97114 Dayton (3 mi) 97115 Dundee (4.6 mi) 97111 Carlton (6.4 mi) 97137 Saint Paul (7.6 mi) 97132 Newberg (8.2 mi) 97128 Mcminnville (8.6 mi) 97148 Yamhill (10.8 mi) 97101 Amity (11.6 mi) 97026 Gervais (12.4 mi) 97020 Donald (13.4 mi) 97140 Sherwood (14.3 mi) 97002 Aurora (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,391
Population density	5,106 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	0.86 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	45.2464
Longitude	-123.1112
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	503/971

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.0%	36.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	45.6%	32.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	24.5%	23.2%
Over $200k	4.4%	6.4%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,391

Population

5,106

People per sq mi

34.0

Median age

$93,243

Median household income

$32,364

Per capita income

$353,800

Median home value

$1,116

Median monthly rent

88.9%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

1,280

Housing units

18.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

156

Under 5

139

189

5–9

168

152

10–14

135

125

15–19

111

200

20–24

177

367

25–34

325

307

35–44

273

283

45–54

252

110

55–59

171

60–64

151

200

65–74

178

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,086	24.7%
18 and over	3,305	75.3%
65 and over	503	11.5%
Median age	34.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.1%

Hispanic or Latino 19.1%

Other race 12.4%

Two or more races 8.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,156	58.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1,040	19.1%
Other race	675	12.4%
Two or more races	446	8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	100	1.8%
Asian	14	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.0%	36.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	45.6%	32.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	24.5%	23.2%
Over $200k	4.4%	6.4%	7.2%

$15k–$25k 1.7%

$25k–$35k 13.5%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 30.1%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	1.7%
$25k–$35k	13.5%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	30.1%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$93,243

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.1%

$50k–$100k 1.3%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k–$300k 18.8%

$300k–$500k 56.5%

$500k–$1M 10.1%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$353,800
Median rent / month	$1,116
Owner occupied	88.9%
Renter occupied	11.1%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	87.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.3%
2000–2009	41.2%
1990–1999	22.4%
1980–1989	1.8%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	8.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.1%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	17.8%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	25.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	18.1%
2 vehicles	39.1%
3 or more	42.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.1%
Electricity	34.5%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
Wood	5.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	878	61.0%
Cohabiting couple	161	11.2%
Male householder, no spouse	164	11.4%
Female householder, no spouse	237	16.5%
Households with children under 18	678	47.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	372	25.8%
Average household size	3.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.1%	19.4%
Married	55.1%	52.6%
Separated	0.0%	5.6%
Widowed	1.1%	1.7%
Divorced	17.7%	20.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 28.9%

Some college, no degree 37.1%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.9%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	5.5%
Kindergarten	98	9.8%
Elementary school	454	45.5%
High school	151	15.1%
College / grad school	240	24.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Manufacturing 20.4%

Professional & management 11.1%

Retail trade 8.3%

Construction 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Public administration 5.7%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Other services 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.9%
Service	21.7%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	22.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.0%
Government	12.5%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.3%
Carpool	16.8%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.7

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 4.1%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.2%
Retirement income	23.6%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	25.2%
High cholesterol	26.9%
Diabetes	7.6%
Heart disease	4.6%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	19.9%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	17.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.3%
Visited dentist	67.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	455	13.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	56.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.4%
Public insurance	38.0%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,096	93.3%
Spanish	217	5.3%
Other Indo-European	217	5.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,976	90.5%
Born in same state	3,976	90.5%
Born in different state	2,255	51.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	415	9.5%
Not a US citizen	236	56.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	829	18.9%
Italian	514	11.7%
Arab	269	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	44	1%
Dutch	27	0.6%
Polish	26	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.8%
Internet access	98.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97127

What city is ZIP code 97127 in?

ZIP code 97127 is primarily assigned to Lafayette, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97127 in?

ZIP code 97127 falls within Yamhill County, Oregon.

Is ZIP code 97127 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 97127 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 97127 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 97127 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97127?

The median home value in ZIP code 97127 is $353,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 97127?

ZIP code 97127 has an estimated population of 4,391 residents, with a density of 5,082 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 97127 in?

ZIP code 97127 observes the PST timezone.