97480 ZIP Code — Swisshome, OR

Lane County, Oregon

ZIP code 97480 is located in Swisshome, Oregon, within Lane County. It covers approximately 66.51 square miles and serves a population of 328 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97480

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $267,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $38,409. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 44% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 62% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 97480 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

328

population

66.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97480 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97480

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97480. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Swisshome	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97430 Deadwood (4.1 mi) 97453 Mapleton (9.9 mi) 97439 Florence (10.7 mi) 97490 Walton (13.5 mi) 97412 Blachly (13.7 mi) 97461 Noti (14.8 mi) 97390 Tidewater (14.8 mi) 97324 Alsea (16.8 mi) 97498 Yachats (17.3 mi) 97493 Westlake (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	328
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	66.51 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	44.1288
Longitude	-123.8117
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	75.9%	45.9%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	12.4%	31.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	18.3%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.7%	4.5%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

328

Population

People per sq mi

59.8

Median age

$38,409

Median household income

$23,912

Per capita income

$267,000

Median home value

$794

Median monthly rent

70.3%

Home ownership

32.3%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

141

Housing units

26.3%

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	38	11.6%
18 and over	290	88.4%
65 and over	95	29.0%
Median age	59.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.2%

Two or more races 11.8%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%

Other race 3.7%

Group	Count	%
White	261	75.2%
Two or more races	41	11.8%
Hispanic or Latino	19	5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	3.7%
Other race	13	3.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.9%	45.9%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	12.4%	31.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	18.3%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.7%	4.5%	7.2%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 27.5%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 17.4%

$50k–$75k 25.4%

$75k–$100k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	27.5%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	17.4%
$50k–$75k	25.4%
$75k–$100k	5.8%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$38,409

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.3%

$50k–$100k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k–$300k 38.1%

$300k–$500k 30.9%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$267,000
Median rent / month	$794
Owner occupied	70.3%
Renter occupied	29.7%
Vacant	24.2%
Single-family detached	87.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	13.7%
1990–1999	2.2%
1980–1989	3.8%
1970–1979	6.6%
1960–1969	22.0%
1950–1959	17.0%
1940–1949	15.9%
1939 or earlier	18.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	40.7%
3 bedrooms	43.4%
4 bedrooms	3.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	31.2%
2 vehicles	39.1%
3 or more	26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.9%
Electricity	50.0%
Wood	47.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	62	44.9%
Cohabiting couple	12	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	51	37.0%
Female householder, no spouse	13	9.4%
Households with children under 18	36	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	72	52.2%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.7%	33.3%
Married	40.1%	46.7%
Separated	1.9%	0.0%
Widowed	5.7%	5.2%
Divorced	23.6%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 15.2%

HS graduate 28.1%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 3.3%

Bachelor's degree 18.5%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.1%
Bachelor's or higher	26.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	22	64.7%
High school	2	5.9%
College / grad school	10	29.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 31.3%

Construction 22.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.7%

Education & healthcare 12.0%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Professional & management 7.2%

Other services 3.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.7%
Service	22.9%
Sales & office	12.0%
Natural resources & construction	20.5%
Production & transportation	22.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	94.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.7%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.1

Poverty

All people 32.3%

Under 18 years 68.4%

18 and over 27.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.6%
Retirement income	29.0%
Supplemental Security	13.8%
Cash public assistance	5.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	43.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.6%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.6%
Under 18	10.5%
18–64 years	20.0%
65 and over	43.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	25.6%
Public insurance	68.9%
No insurance	18.6%
Uninsured under 19	25.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	314	95.7%
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)	326	99.4%
Born in same state	326	99.4%
Born in different state	156	47.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.6%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	47	14.3%
Italian	43	13.1%
French	30	9.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	17	5.2%
Dutch	4	1.2%
Irish	2	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	87.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97480

What city is ZIP code 97480 in?

ZIP code 97480 is primarily assigned to Swisshome, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97480 in?

ZIP code 97480 falls within Lane County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97480 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 97480 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97480?

32% of residents in ZIP code 97480 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 97480 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 97480 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 97480 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 97480 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 97480 in?

ZIP code 97480 observes the PST timezone.