97488 ZIP Code — Vida, OR

Lane County, Oregon

ZIP code 97488 is located in Vida, Oregon, within Lane County. It covers approximately 148.07 square miles and serves a population of 893 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541/458.

About ZIP code 97488

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $407,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,952. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 48 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 97488 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

893

population

148.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97488 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97488

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97488. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vida	Acceptable
Vida	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97489 Walterville (9.5 mi) 97454 Marcola (14.6 mi) 97386 Sweet Home (14.9 mi) 97478 Springfield (18.3 mi) 97413 Blue River (19.2 mi) 97345 Foster (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	893
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	148.07 sq mi
Water area	0.73 sq mi
Latitude	44.1564
Longitude	-122.4531
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	35.2%	45.9%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	31.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	32.9%	18.3%	23.2%
Over $200k	2.5%	4.5%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

893

Population

People per sq mi

62.4

Median age

$80,952

Median household income

$42,075

Per capita income

$407,500

Median home value

$1,600

Median monthly rent

89.8%

Home ownership

19.0%

Poverty rate

8.2%

Unemployment

450

Housing units

30.1%

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

175

65–74

149

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	58	6.5%
18 and over	835	93.5%
65 and over	415	46.5%
Median age	62.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.3%

Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

Two or more races 4.4%

Other race 4.2%

Black or African American 3.2%

Asian 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	766	81.3%
Hispanic or Latino	49	5.2%
Two or more races	41	4.4%
Other race	40	4.2%
Black or African American	30	3.2%
Asian	16	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.2%	45.9%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	31.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	32.9%	18.3%	23.2%
Over $200k	2.5%	4.5%	7.2%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k+ 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	18.7%
$150k–$200k	11.2%
$200k+	8.3%
Median income	$80,952

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.6%

$50k–$100k 4.6%

$200k–$300k 19.5%

$300k–$500k 37.6%

$500k–$1M 22.7%

$1M+ 14.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$407,500
Median rent / month	$1,600
Owner occupied	89.8%
Renter occupied	10.2%
Vacant	16.3%
Single-family detached	93.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	16.9%
1980–1989	2.8%
1970–1979	19.7%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	17.3%
1940–1949	13.6%
1939 or earlier	10.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	33.3%
3 bedrooms	43.7%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	25.0%
2 vehicles	44.7%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	77.2%
Propane / LP gas	2.7%
Wood	20.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	244	59.2%
Cohabiting couple	9	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	118	28.6%
Female householder, no spouse	41	10.0%
Households with children under 18	26	6.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	229	55.6%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.5%	8.7%
Married	52.3%	74.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.1%	6.6%
Divorced	11.1%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 28.8%

Some college, no degree 27.3%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 15.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.5%
Bachelor's or higher	30.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	28	27.5%
High school	17	16.7%
College / grad school	57	55.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 21.6%

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Construction 15.6%

Transportation & utilities 11.3%

Finance & real estate 8.6%

Retail trade 5.6%

Public administration 5.0%

Information 4.3%

Professional & management 4.0%

Other services 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.9%
Service	18.9%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	17.9%
Production & transportation	6.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.4%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	12.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.2%
Carpool	13.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.4%
Work from home	14.4%
Other means	5.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	47.5

Poverty

All people 19.0%

Under 18 years 43.1%

18 and over 17.4%

Married-couple families 9.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.1%
Retirement income	46.1%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.1%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	18.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.8%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	67.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.9%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	101	12.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	12.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.7%
Public insurance	64.1%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	880	98.5%
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)	893	100.0%
Born in same state	893	100.0%
Born in different state	255	28.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	155	17.4%
Arab	120	13.4%
Italian	111	12.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	58	6.5%
English	22	2.5%
Norwegian	5	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.1%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97488

What city is ZIP code 97488 in?

ZIP code 97488 is primarily assigned to Vida, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97488 in?

ZIP code 97488 falls within Lane County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97488 have an older population?

47% of residents in ZIP code 97488 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 97488 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 97488 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 97488 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 97488 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97488?

19% of residents in ZIP code 97488 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 97488 in?

ZIP code 97488 observes the PST timezone.