97463 ZIP Code — Oakridge, OR

Lane County, Oregon

ZIP code 97463 is located in Oakridge, Oregon, within Lane County. It covers approximately 48.75 square miles and serves a population of 3,957 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541/458.

About ZIP code 97463

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $201,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $31,607. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% 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 service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 97463 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,957
population
48.75
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97463 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97463

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City Status
Oakridge Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
97492 Westfir (15 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 3,957
Population density 81 / sq mi
State FIPS 41
County FIPS 039
Geography
Land area 48.75 sq mi
Water area 2.85 sq mi
Latitude 43.6871
Longitude -122.2342
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 67.2% 45.9% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 27.5% 31.3% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 5.2% 18.3% 23.2%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.5% 7.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,957
Population
81
People per sq mi
48.2
Median age
$31,607
Median household income
$20,914
Per capita income
$201,200
Median home value
$791
Median monthly rent
69.1%
Home ownership
31.8%
Poverty rate
20.5%
Unemployment
1,419
Housing units
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
123
Under 5
141
114
5–9
130
115
10–14
131
31
15–19
35
64
20–24
74
318
25–34
363
150
35–44
171
145
45–54
166
120
55–59
138
203
60–64
233
336
65–74
384
71
75–84
82
55
85+
64
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1879420.1%
18 and over3,16379.9%
65 and over99225.1%
Median age48.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%
Two or more races 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
GroupCount%
White3,81094.7%
Two or more races1473.7%
Hispanic or Latino651.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 67.2% 45.9% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 27.5% 31.3% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 5.2% 18.3% 23.2%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.5% 7.2%
Under $10k 4.9%
$10k–$15k 10.7%
$15k–$25k 26.0%
$25k–$35k 11.7%
$35k–$50k 11.1%
$50k–$75k 16.0%
$75k–$100k 10.1%
$100k–$150k 6.8%
$150k–$200k 2.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.9%
$10k–$15k10.7%
$15k–$25k26.0%
$25k–$35k11.7%
$35k–$50k11.1%
$50k–$75k16.0%
$75k–$100k10.1%
$100k–$150k6.8%
$150k–$200k2.7%
Median income$31,607

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.0%
$50k–$100k 9.7%
$100k–$150k 3.1%
$150k–$200k 24.9%
$200k–$300k 28.0%
$300k–$500k 21.4%
$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$201,200
Median rent / month$791
Owner occupied69.1%
Renter occupied30.9%
Vacant11.1%
Single-family detached69.6%
Large apartment buildings1.2%
Mobile homes21.4%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)2.41

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20199.5%
2000–20094.4%
1990–199916.1%
1980–19896.6%
1970–197913.4%
1960–19695.0%
1950–195924.0%
1940–194917.0%
1939 or earlier3.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom7.3%
2 bedrooms31.4%
3 bedrooms53.4%
4 bedrooms8.0%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.5%
1 vehicle39.0%
2 vehicles41.1%
3 or more15.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas3.0%
Electricity74.8%
Propane / LP gas3.6%
Wood15.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family69840.1%
Cohabiting couple17810.2%
Male householder, no spouse33219.1%
Female householder, no spouse53230.6%
Households with children under 1850328.9%
Households with seniors (65+)68139.1%
Average household size2.27

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.6%25.9%
Married44.8%41.9%
Separated0.0%2.6%
Widowed1.3%16.5%
Divorced27.3%13.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%
Some HS, no diploma 14.2%
HS graduate 40.3%
Some college, no degree 16.7%
Associate's degree 6.9%
Bachelor's degree 17.2%
Graduate / professional 0.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher81.4%
Bachelor's or higher17.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool447.2%
Kindergarten13321.9%
Elementary school34156.2%
High school406.6%
College / grad school498.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 17.8%
Agriculture & mining 17.6%
Professional & management 15.1%
Public administration 12.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 11.1%
Manufacturing 8.1%
Construction 6.5%
Other services 5.9%
Education & healthcare 5.4%
Finance & real estate 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts15.5%
Service31.9%
Sales & office17.9%
Natural resources & construction14.4%
Production & transportation20.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector53.8%
Government28.3%
Self-employed17.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone64.2%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk8.4%
Work from home14.6%
Other means12.9%
Avg commute (minutes)32.1

Poverty

All people 31.8%
Under 18 years 45.8%
18 and over 28.2%
Married-couple families 6.9%
Female-led households 72.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security43.6%
Retirement income28.6%
Supplemental Security9.3%
Cash public assistance11.5%
Food stamps / SNAP30.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.4%
High blood pressure39.8%
High cholesterol37.0%
Diabetes14.9%
Heart disease10.5%
Stroke5.5%
Asthma12.9%
Arthritis35.4%
Kidney disease4.7%
Pulmonary disease12.7%
Cancer8.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.4%
Binge drinking14.3%
No physical activity26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.5%
Depression25.2%
Fair or poor health25.1%
Poor mental health17.8%
Poor physical health16.7%
No health insurance13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.1%
Visited dentist53.4%
Cholesterol screening89.3%
Teeth loss25.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans3129.9%
Disability%
Any disability23.0%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years18.8%
65 and over50.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance38.7%
Public insurance69.6%
No insurance6.2%
Uninsured under 192.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,69393.3%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,94399.6%
Born in same state3,94399.6%
Born in different state2,34359.2%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen140.4%
Not a US citizen14100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian91923.2%
French87922.2%
Arab3147.9%
AncestryCount%
Polish1924.9%
English641.6%
German180.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.0%
Internet access89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97463

What city is ZIP code 97463 in?

ZIP code 97463 is primarily assigned to Oakridge, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97463 in?

ZIP code 97463 falls within Lane County, Oregon.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97463?

32% of residents in ZIP code 97463 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 97463 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 97463 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 97463 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 97463 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 97463 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 97463 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 97463 in?

ZIP code 97463 observes the PST timezone.

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