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Lane County
Westfir, OR
97492
97492 ZIP Code — Westfir, OR
Lane County, Oregon
ZIP code 97492 is located in
Westfir ,
Oregon ,
within Lane County .
It covers approximately 46.35 square miles and serves a population of
1,043 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 541/458 .
About ZIP code 97492
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $220,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $31,514. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 72% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 28% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.
Overall, ZIP code 97492 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,043
Population density
23 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
039
Geography
Land area
46.35 sq mi
Water area
0.29 sq mi
Latitude
43.7594
Longitude
-122.5180
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
541/458
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
81.5%
45.9%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
14.7%
31.3%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
3.7%
18.3%
23.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.5%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$31,514
Median household income
$220,400
Median home value
$1,281
Median monthly rent
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 160 15.3% 18 and over 883 84.7% 65 and over 527 50.5% Median age 65.3 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.8%
Group Count % White 1,010 96.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 29 2.8% Hispanic or Latino 4 0.4% Other race 4 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
81.5%
45.9%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
14.7%
31.3%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
3.7%
18.3%
23.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.5%
7.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.8% $10k–$15k 1.4% $15k–$25k 8.3% $25k–$35k 45.2% $35k–$50k 9.9% $50k–$75k 21.9% $75k–$100k 3.9% $100k–$150k 7.2% $150k–$200k 1.2% Median income $31,514
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $220,400 Median rent / month $1,281 Owner occupied 97.1% Renter occupied 2.9% Vacant 3.0% Single-family detached 84.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 1.2% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.15
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.2% 2010–2019 0.2% 2000–2009 2.2% 1990–1999 4.0% 1980–1989 13.4% 1970–1979 3.4% 1960–1969 11.8% 1950–1959 46.5% 1940–1949 12.2% 1939 or earlier 6.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 14.4% 2 bedrooms 18.0% 3 bedrooms 60.5% 4 bedrooms 7.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.4% 1 vehicle 54.8% 2 vehicles 21.3% 3 or more 23.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 70.7% Propane / LP gas 14.0% Fuel oil 0.6% Wood 14.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 174 36.0% Cohabiting couple 231 47.7% Male householder, no spouse 38 7.9% Female householder, no spouse 41 8.5% Households with children under 18 60 12.4% Households with seniors (65+) 358 74.0% Average household size 2.15
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 25.2% 1.2% Married 39.0% 40.9% Separated 0.0% 0.7% Widowed 29.2% 37.0% Divorced 6.6% 20.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
41.9%
Graduate / professional
2.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.3% Bachelor's or higher 7.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 16 13.6% Elementary school 71 60.2% High school 27 22.9% College / grad school 4 3.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
20.5%
Education & healthcare
12.8%
Finance & real estate
8.3%
Agriculture & mining
4.5%
Professional & management
2.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 12.8% Service 5.8% Sales & office 19.2% Natural resources & construction 39.1% Production & transportation 23.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.2% Government 4.5% Self-employed 24.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 57.9% Carpool 29.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 12.4% Other means 0.7% Avg commute (minutes) 44.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 72.1% Retirement income 24.8% Supplemental Security 18.4% Cash public assistance 0.6% Food stamps / SNAP 25.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.9% High blood pressure 39.9% High cholesterol 37.2% Diabetes 15.0% Heart disease 10.4% Stroke 5.5% Asthma 12.9% Arthritis 35.2% Kidney disease 4.5% Pulmonary disease 12.9% Cancer 8.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.1% Binge drinking 14.6% No physical activity 26.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.9% Depression 25.2% Fair or poor health 25.3% Poor mental health 17.9% Poor physical health 16.8% No health insurance 13.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.8% Visited dentist 53.0% Cholesterol screening 89.5% Teeth loss 25.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 246 27.9%
Disability % Any disability 28.1% Under 18 17.5% 18–64 years 34.3% 65 and over 27.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 64.1% Public insurance 75.6% No insurance 2.5% Uninsured under 19 4.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 997 95.6% Spanish 11 1.1% Other Indo-European 11 1.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,018 97.6% Born in same state 1,018 97.6% Born in different state 640 61.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 25 2.4% Not a US citizen 3 12.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 216 20.7% Italian 155 14.9% Polish 15 1.4% English 9 0.9%
Ancestry Count % German 2 0.2% Dutch 2 0.2% Arab 2 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.4% Internet access 63.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97492
What city is ZIP code 97492 in?
ZIP code 97492 is primarily assigned to Westfir, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97492 in?
ZIP code 97492 falls within Lane County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97492 have an older population?
51% of residents in ZIP code 97492 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 97492 have a large retiree population?
72% of households in ZIP code 97492 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 97492 mostly owner-occupied?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 97492 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 97492 have a large veteran population?
28% of civilians in ZIP code 97492 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 97492 in?
ZIP code 97492 observes the PST timezone.
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