97451 ZIP Code — Lorane, OR

Lane County, Oregon

ZIP code 97451 is located in Lorane, Oregon, within Lane County. It covers approximately 74.55 square miles and serves a population of 561 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541/458.

About ZIP code 97451

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 $347,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($54,196) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 43% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 97451 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

561

population

74.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97451 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97451

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97451. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lorane	Acceptable
Lorane	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97435 Drain (9.1 mi) 97405 Eugene (10.2 mi) 97487 Veneta (10.9 mi) 97402 Eugene (12.9 mi) 97426 Creswell (13.2 mi) 97403 Eugene (17.8 mi) 97437 Elmira (17.9 mi) 97499 Yoncalla (18.6 mi) 97401 Eugene (18.6 mi) 97424 Cottage Grove (18.9 mi) 97490 Walton (19.3 mi) 97404 Eugene (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	561
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	74.55 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	43.8446
Longitude	-123.2926
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	16.8%	45.9%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	31.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	46.7%	18.3%	23.2%
Over $200k	12.0%	4.5%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

561

Population

People per sq mi

52.7

Median age

$54,196

Median household income

$34,598

Per capita income

$347,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.6%

Home ownership

12.6%

Poverty rate

14.3%

Unemployment

199

Housing units

10.5%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	84	15.0%
18 and over	477	85.0%
65 and over	160	28.5%
Median age	52.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Two or more races 4.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	529	94.3%
Two or more races	26	4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.8%	45.9%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	31.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	46.7%	18.3%	23.2%
Over $200k	12.0%	4.5%	7.2%

Under $10k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 29.2%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k+ 10.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	29.2%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	5.9%
$150k–$200k	16.4%
$200k+	10.0%
Median income	$54,196

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k–$300k 23.8%

$300k–$500k 24.3%

$500k–$1M 31.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$347,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.6%
Renter occupied	17.4%
Vacant	7.6%
Single-family detached	77.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	15.2%
1990–1999	24.5%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	7.2%
1960–1969	16.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	21.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	32.9%
3 bedrooms	40.1%
4 bedrooms	24.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.3%
2 vehicles	32.4%
3 or more	55.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.5%
Electricity	49.3%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
Wood	44.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	148	67.6%
Cohabiting couple	23	10.5%
Male householder, no spouse	37	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	11	5.0%
Households with children under 18	44	20.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	88	40.2%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.1%	25.2%
Married	54.0%	59.1%
Separated	2.5%	6.7%
Widowed	0.0%	2.4%
Divorced	23.4%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 57.9%

Some college, no degree 28.0%

Associate's degree 1.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.8%
Bachelor's or higher	10.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	5	5.2%
Elementary school	35	36.5%
High school	32	33.3%
College / grad school	24	25.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.0%

Manufacturing 15.3%

Agriculture & mining 12.5%

Retail trade 11.6%

Construction 7.9%

Public administration 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Professional & management 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	24.5%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	6.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	43.1%
Government	46.8%
Self-employed	10.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.0%
Carpool	18.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 12.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 14.3%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.4%
Retirement income	50.2%
Supplemental Security	10.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.3%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	16.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	69.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.7%
Under 18	11.9%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	33.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.5%
Public insurance	57.4%
No insurance	10.7%
Uninsured under 19	15.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	538	95.9%
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)	541	96.4%
Born in same state	541	96.4%
Born in different state	360	64.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	20	3.6%
Not a US citizen	20	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	88	15.7%
Irish	65	11.6%
French	57	10.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	13	2.3%
Polish	6	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	97.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97451

What city is ZIP code 97451 in?

ZIP code 97451 is primarily assigned to Lorane, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97451 in?

ZIP code 97451 falls within Lane County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97451 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 97451 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 97451?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 97451 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 97451 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 97451 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 97451 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 97451 in?

ZIP code 97451 observes the PST timezone.