97490 ZIP Code — Walton, OR

Lane County, Oregon

ZIP code 97490 is located in Walton, Oregon, within Lane County. It covers approximately 96.29 square miles and serves a population of 499 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541/458.

About ZIP code 97490

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $366,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $101,667. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 44% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 97490 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

499

population

96.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97490 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97490

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97490. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Walton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97487 Veneta (9.2 mi) 97453 Mapleton (11 mi) 97461 Noti (12 mi) 97480 Swisshome (13.5 mi) 97430 Deadwood (14 mi) 97437 Elmira (14.5 mi) 97412 Blachly (15.5 mi) 97419 Cheshire (18.6 mi) 97402 Eugene (19 mi) 97451 Lorane (19.3 mi) 97435 Drain (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	499
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	96.29 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.9858
Longitude	-123.6263
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	26.5%	45.9%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	31.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	40.2%	18.3%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.5%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

499

Population

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$101,667

Median household income

$32,256

Per capita income

$366,700

Median home value

$1,397

Median monthly rent

79.7%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

11.4%

Unemployment

145

Housing units

7.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	101	20.2%
18 and over	398	79.8%
65 and over	57	11.4%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.2%

Two or more races 15.8%

Group	Count	%
White	420	84.2%
Two or more races	79	15.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.5%	45.9%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	31.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	40.2%	18.3%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.5%	7.2%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 4.1%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 37.8%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	4.1%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	18.2%
$100k–$150k	37.8%
$150k–$200k	12.2%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$101,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$150k–$200k 33.1%

$200k–$300k 7.6%

$300k–$500k 33.1%

$500k–$1M 23.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$366,700
Median rent / month	$1,397
Owner occupied	79.7%
Renter occupied	20.3%
Vacant	15.4%
Single-family detached	65.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.9%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.3%
2000–2009	17.7%
1990–1999	34.3%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	19.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	10.3%
3 bedrooms	55.4%
4 bedrooms	32.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	2.7%
2 vehicles	29.1%
3 or more	68.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	56.1%
Fuel oil	2.7%
Wood	38.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	135	91.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	13	8.8%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	70	47.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	34	23.0%
Average household size	3.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.2%	24.0%
Married	58.4%	76.0%
Separated	2.3%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	1.1%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 45.4%

Some college, no degree 43.3%

Associate's degree 3.1%

Bachelor's degree 0.8%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.2%
Bachelor's or higher	7.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	32	29.4%
High school	47	43.1%
College / grad school	30	27.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.3%

Retail trade 15.8%

Transportation & utilities 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.8%

Construction 11.1%

Professional & management 5.6%

Other services 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.8%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	9.4%
Natural resources & construction	35.5%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	45.7%
Government	33.3%
Self-employed	20.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	42.4%
Carpool	10.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	44.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.8

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.0%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.2%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	18.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.9%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	73.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.2%
Public insurance	32.9%
No insurance	9.8%
Uninsured under 19	15.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	499	100.0%
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)	499	100.0%
Born in same state	499	100.0%
Born in different state	282	56.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	47	9.4%
German	4	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4	0.8%
English	3	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.7%
Internet access	98.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97490

What city is ZIP code 97490 in?

ZIP code 97490 is primarily assigned to Walton, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97490 in?

ZIP code 97490 falls within Lane County, Oregon.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 97490?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97490?

The median home value in ZIP code 97490 is $366,700.

Does ZIP code 97490 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 97490 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 97490?

ZIP code 97490 has an estimated population of 499 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 97490 in?

ZIP code 97490 observes the PST timezone.