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Lane County
Westlake, OR
97493
97493 ZIP Code — Westlake, OR
Lane County, Oregon
ZIP code 97493 is located in
Westlake ,
Oregon ,
within Lane County .
It covers approximately 52.01 square miles and serves a population of
324 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 541 .
About ZIP code 97493
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 $516,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($77,639) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 85% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 97493 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
324
Population density
6 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
039
Geography
Land area
52.01 sq mi
Water area
3.50 sq mi
Latitude
43.9223
Longitude
-124.0231
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
541
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.2%
45.9%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
38.4%
31.3%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
16.0%
18.3%
23.2%
Over $200k
2.4%
4.5%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$77,639
Median household income
$516,200
Median home value
32.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 37 11.4% 18 and over 287 88.6% 65 and over 200 61.7% Median age 65.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 306 94.4% Two or more races 18 5.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.2%
45.9%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
38.4%
31.3%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
16.0%
18.3%
23.2%
Over $200k
2.4%
4.5%
7.2%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 8.4% $25k–$35k 3.5% $35k–$50k 26.6% $50k–$75k 11.2% $75k–$100k 8.4% $100k–$150k 7.7% $150k–$200k 25.9% $200k+ 8.4% Median income $77,639
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $516,200 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 91.6% Renter occupied 8.4% Vacant 26.7% Single-family detached 75.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 12.8% Median rooms 4.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.34
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 4.1% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 10.3% 1990–1999 4.1% 1980–1989 19.0% 1970–1979 2.1% 1960–1969 12.8% 1950–1959 27.2% 1940–1949 4.6% 1939 or earlier 15.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 26.2% 2 bedrooms 25.1% 3 bedrooms 48.7% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.1% 1 vehicle 23.1% 2 vehicles 50.3% 3 or more 24.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 42.7% Propane / LP gas 5.6% Fuel oil 19.6% Wood 32.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 56 39.2% Cohabiting couple 35 24.5% Male householder, no spouse 17 11.9% Female householder, no spouse 35 24.5% Households with children under 18 17 11.9% Households with seniors (65+) 129 90.2% Average household size 2.22
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 21.5% 21.7% Married 43.0% 44.9% Separated 2.7% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 15.9% Divorced 32.9% 17.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
46.0%
Graduate / professional
2.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 98.2% Bachelor's or higher 32.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 19 45.2% High school 9 21.4% College / grad school 14 33.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
22.8%
Education & healthcare
16.8%
Transportation & utilities
8.1%
Agriculture & mining
6.0%
Finance & real estate
6.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 13.4% Service 24.8% Sales & office 26.2% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 35.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 54.4% Government 18.8% Self-employed 26.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.5% Carpool 8.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 5.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 18.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 84.6% Retirement income 31.5% Supplemental Security 3.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 6.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.0% High blood pressure 37.4% High cholesterol 39.0% Diabetes 12.4% Heart disease 9.0% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 11.3% Arthritis 33.4% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 9.2% Cancer 9.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.8% Binge drinking 14.6% No physical activity 20.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.4% Depression 22.3% Fair or poor health 17.4% Poor mental health 14.6% Poor physical health 12.7% No health insurance 9.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.7% Visited dentist 65.5% Cholesterol screening 92.2% Teeth loss 14.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 42 14.6%
Disability % Any disability 19.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 4.6% 65 and over 29.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.0% Public insurance 63.9% No insurance 3.7% Uninsured under 19 2.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 315 97.2% 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) 316 97.5% Born in same state 289 89.2% Born in different state 127 39.2% Foreign born 27 8.3% Naturalized citizen 8 2.5% Not a US citizen 8 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 46 14.2% Italian 44 13.6% Arab 8 2.5%
Ancestry Count % Polish 7 2.2% Dutch 1 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.1% Internet access 81.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97493
What city is ZIP code 97493 in?
ZIP code 97493 is primarily assigned to Westlake, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97493 in?
ZIP code 97493 falls within Lane County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97493 have an older population?
62% of residents in ZIP code 97493 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 97493 have a large retiree population?
85% of households in ZIP code 97493 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 97493 mostly owner-occupied?
92% of occupied units in ZIP code 97493 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 97493 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 97493 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 97493 in?
ZIP code 97493 observes the PST timezone.
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