City

Dorena, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Lane County  ·  Oregon

👥799Population
💰$52,956Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂48.5Median Age
🏠$285,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊14.2%Unemployment▲ 191% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 62.7% Female 37.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.7%Hispanic: 8.4%Asian: 4%Other: 1.1%Race
White85.7%
Hispanic8.4%
Asian4.0%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
8%
18–24
11%
25–44
28%
45–64
26%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty35.9% ▲ 259% above avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment14.2% ▲ 191% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (1%)
HS Graduate189 (32.5%)
Some College61 (10.5%)
Associates121 (20.8%)
Bachelors5 (0.9%)
Graduate Degree200 (34.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 32.5%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 20.8%Bachelors: 0.9%Graduate: 34.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad32.5%
Some College10.5%
Associates20.8%
Bachelors0.9%
Graduate34.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.6%Renter: 37.4%Tenure
Owner62.6%
Renter37.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,956 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$285,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,069/mo
Total Housing Units390
Vacant Units69

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
33%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
22%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
52%
About Dorena, OR

Dorena is a city in Oregon, located in Lane County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 799 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.5 years.

Economically, Dorena is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,956 is below the national average. Approximately 35.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Dorena is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $285,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,069 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dorena is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dorena
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97434 799 $52,956 $285,900 $1,069 14.2% 35.2% 62.6%