City

Elgin, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  Oregon

👥2,557Population
💰$58,750Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂45.6Median Age
🏠$233,000Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓26.0%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.6% Female 43.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Hispanic: 1.7%Asian: 1.7%Other: 2.9%Race
White91.8%
Hispanic1.7%
Asian1.7%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads26.0% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
HS Graduate640 (36.6%)
Some College256 (14.6%)
Associates400 (22.8%)
Bachelors224 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree231 (13.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.6%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 22.8%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 13.2%Edu
HS Grad36.6%
Some College14.6%
Associates22.8%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate13.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.9%Renter: 24.1%Tenure
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,750 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$233,000 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$939/mo
Total Housing Units1,182
Vacant Units143

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
55%
About Elgin, OR

Elgin is a city in Oregon, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,557 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.6 years.

Economically, Elgin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,750 is below the national average. Approximately 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Elgin is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $233,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $939 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elgin is moderately educated. 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elgin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97827 2,557 $58,750 $233,000 $939 4.3% 26.0% 75.9%