City

Dexter, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Lane County  ·  Oregon

👥2,115Population
💰$53,155Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$327,000Median Home Value▲ 17% above avg
🎓39.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.4%Hispanic: 10.8%Other: 0.8%Race
White88.4%
Hispanic10.8%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
21%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.90
Below Poverty24.2% ▲ 142% above avg
College Grads39.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma21 (1.5%)
HS Graduate460 (32.3%)
Some College147 (10.3%)
Associates241 (16.9%)
Bachelors98 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree459 (32.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 32.2%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College10.3%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate32.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.8%Renter: 16.2%Tenure
Owner83.8%
Renter16.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,155 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$327,000 ▲ 17% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,130/mo
Total Housing Units953
Vacant Units224

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
51%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
31%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
54%
About Dexter, OR

Dexter is a city in Oregon, located in Lane County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,115 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Dexter is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,155 is below the national average. Approximately 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Dexter is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $327,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,130 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dexter is moderately educated. 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.42%).

Dexter, OR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oregon.

ZIP Codes in Dexter
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97431 2,115 $53,155 $327,000 $2,130 4.9% 39.1% 83.8%