Zip code 97488: Vida, Oregon
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 97488
97488 is a rural zip code in Vida, Oregon (Lane County), covering 148 sq mi of land. About 604 people live here, or 4 per square mile. The median resident is 66.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $85,688 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $451,200, or 5.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.2 minutes each way, and 27% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and education.
How 97488 compares
- Median age66.399thU.S. 38.9 · OR 40.413th of 395 in OR
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · OR 52.5%27th of 379 in OR
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · OR 19.1%15th of 395 in OR
- Government workers35.4%99thU.S. 14.5% · OR 14.5%26th of 393 in OR
- Unemployment rate12.5%97thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · OR 5.4%27th of 393 in OR
- Housing vacancy23.8%96thU.S. 10.1% · OR 7.5%72nd of 392 in OR
- Poverty rate25.2%92ndWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · OR 11.9%38th of 393 in OR
- Work from home27.4%91stU.S. 15.1% · OR 19%48th of 392 in OR
- Average commute33.2 min87thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · OR 23 min49th of 368 in OR
- 86thU.S. 10% · OR 11.1%152nd of 393 in OR
- Homeownership rate81.7%82ndStrengthU.S. 65.2% · OR 63.3%113th of 392 in OR
- Veterans8.5%81stU.S. 6.2% · OR 7.2%199th of 395 in OR
- Tech workers4.8%77thU.S. 3.8% · OR 3.7%54th of 393 in OR
- Median earnings per worker$57,87572ndU.S. $49,666 · OR $50,03075th of 386 in OR
- Median home value$451,20069thU.S. $332,700 · OR $477,600151st of 371 in OR
- Per capita income$43,45759thU.S. $44,673 · OR $45,612114th of 395 in OR
- Median household income$85,68857thU.S. $80,734 · OR $83,011132nd of 373 in OR
- 56thU.S. 35.7% · OR 36.8%99th of 395 in OR
- 43rdU.S. 9.7% · OR 10.4%214th of 393 in OR
- 34thU.S. 91% · OR 92.4%220th of 392 in OR
- Uninsured rate4.3%25thU.S. 8.4% · OR 5.9%253rd of 394 in OR
- Diversity index28.422ndU.S. 61.4 · OR 46.3240th of 395 in OR
- 8thU.S. 14.1% · OR 9.8%308th of 395 in OR
- 6thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · OR 0.463308th of 392 in OR
- Population6041stU.S. 334,922,499 · OR 4,254,293322nd of 395 in OR
- Population density4/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · OR 44/sq mi338th of 395 in OR
- 1stU.S. 22% · OR 19.9%382nd of 395 in OR
| Measure | 97488 | Lane | OR | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 66.3 | 40.3 | 40.4 | 38.9 | 13th of 395 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 80.8% | 54.9% | 52.5% | 51.1% | 27th of 379 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 51.8% | 20.8% | 19.1% | 17.2% | 15th of 395 | |
| Government workers | 35.4% | 17.1% | 14.5% | 14.5% | 26th of 393 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 12.5% | 6.4% | 5.4% | 5.2% | 27th of 393 | |
| Housing vacancy | 23.8% | 5.5% | 7.5% | 10.1% | 72nd of 392 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 25.2% | 15.3% | 11.9% | 12.5% | 38th of 393 | |
| Work from home | 27.4% | 15.5% | 19% | 15.1% | 48th of 392 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 33.2 min | 20.2 min | 23 min | 26.4 min | 49th of 368 | |
| Self-employed workers | 13.8% | 11.4% | 11.1% | 10% | 152nd of 393 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 81.7% | 59.7% | 63.3% | 65.2% | 113th of 392 | |
| Veterans | 8.5% | 7.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 199th of 395 | |
| Tech workers | 4.8% | 2.6% | 3.7% | 3.8% | 54th of 393 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $57,875 | $42,262 | $50,030 | $49,666 | 75th of 386 | |
| Median home value | $451,200 | $430,600 | $477,600 | $332,700 | 151st of 371 | |
| Per capita income | $43,457 | $39,088 | $45,612 | $44,673 | 114th of 395 | |
| Median household income | $85,688 | $71,544 | $83,011 | $80,734 | 132nd of 373 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.5% | 34% | 36.8% | 35.7% | 99th of 395 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9% | 11.2% | 10.4% | 9.7% | 214th of 393 | |
| Broadband access | 90% | 92.1% | 92.4% | 91% | 220th of 392 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.3% | 5.6% | 5.9% | 8.4% | 253rd of 394 | |
| Diversity index | 28.4 | 37.3 | 46.3 | 61.4 | 240th of 395 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.3% | 5.4% | 9.8% | 14.1% | 308th of 395 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.370 | 0.456 | 0.463 | 0.483 | 308th of 392 | |
| Population | 604 | 384,207 | 4,254,293 | 334,922,499 | 322nd of 395 | |
| Population density | 4/sq mi | 84/sq mi | 44/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 338th of 395 | |
| Residents under 18 | 2.2% | 17.5% | 19.9% | 22% | 382nd of 395 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White84%
- Black0%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian4%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial9%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 311
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Family households
- 55.9%
- Married couples
- 43.7%
- Living alone
- 31.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 8.5%
- Male / female
- 54% / 46%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 408
- Owner-occupied
- 81.7%
- Vacant
- 23.8%
- Median year built
- 1979
- Median rooms
- 6.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 80.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 80.8%
- Home value to income
- 5.3× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 97488 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $59,700 | $74,888 |
| Service | — | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $55,536 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $25,500 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 96.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 20.9%
- Households with broadband
- 90%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 75.2%
- No internet access
- 10%
- Without health insurance
- 4.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Vida
- State
- Oregon
- County
- Lane County
- Center point
- 44.1286° N, 122.4173° W
- Land area
- 148 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Time zone
- Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 97488
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97489 | Walterville, OR | 9.5 mi | $87,232 |
| 97329 | Cascadia, OR | 18 mi | $43,929 |
| 97438 | Fall Creek, OR | 18 mi | $125,156 |
| 97454 | Marcola, OR | 21 mi | $88,700 |
| 97345 | Foster, OR | 21 mi | — |
| 97478 | Springfield, OR | 21 mi | $80,086 |
| 97386 | Sweet Home, OR | 22 mi | $64,669 |
| 97492 | Westfir, OR | 23 mi | — |
| 97413 | Blue River, OR | 24 mi | $63,558 |
| 97452 | Lowell, OR | 24 mi | $97,669 |
| 97336 | Crawfordsville, OR | 27 mi | — |
| 97463 | Oakridge, OR | 27 mi | $41,734 |
Questions about 97488
What city is zip code 97488?
97488 is assigned to Vida, Oregon. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 97488 in?
97488 is in Lane County, Oregon.
What is the population of 97488?
About 604 people live in 97488, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 97488 in?
97488 is in Pacific Time.
What is the median household income in 97488?
The median household income in 97488 is $85,688.
What zip codes are near 97488?
The closest zip codes to 97488 are 97489, 97329, 97438, 97454, 97345.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 97488, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.