| ZIP Code | 97493 |
|---|---|
| City | Westlake |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Lane County |
| Area Code | 541 |
| Elevation | 161 ft |
| Latitude | 43.904594 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -124.023424 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41039 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 65.2 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.17 |
| Below Poverty | 5.4% ▼ 46% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.1% ▲ 11% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.5% ▼ 89% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 36 (10.3%) |
| Some College | 65 (18.7%) |
| Associates | 97 (27.9%) |
| Bachelors | 36 (10.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 114 (32.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,472 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $464,300 ▲ 67% above avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 226 |
| Vacant Units | 13 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.17 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 226 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 13 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.17 |
ZIP code 97493 is located in Westlake, Oregon, within Lane County. With a population of 466, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 65.2 years. Economically, 97493 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,472 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 97493 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $464,300 is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 79.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 44% since 2019.
The population of 97493 is primarily White (92.27%). Residents are well-educated — 43.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.4%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 97493 stands at 0.5%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 97493 in Westlake, OR is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 466 residents, a median household income of $68,472, and a median home value of $464,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.