ZIP Code 97827 Demographics & Data

Elgin, OR (ZIP Code 97827) Data

Oregon

Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 97827

The ZIP Code 97827 is associated with the city of Elgin in Oregon in Union County. An estimated 33.0% of residents in the 97827 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 50.6 years. In this Oregon region, an estimated 10.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $25,451. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $46,000, and approximately 7% of the population lives below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 2,407.

Population in 97827

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 97827 is 2,407.

Elgin, OR

The 97827 ZIP Code is associated with Elgin, OR in Union County.

Area Codes associated with 97827

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 97827 include 541.

Sunrise / Sunset in 97827

Sunrise: 5:07 am
Sunset: 8:30 pm
Sunrise in 97827 5:07 am
Sunrise in 97827 8:30 pm

Weather forecast for 97827

Today's forecast for 97827: Sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 3 mph.

Current air quality in 97827

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 97827 Good

Internet in 97827

An estimated 84.3% of households in ZIP Code 97827 have a computer, while about 77.6% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 97827

In ZIP Code 97827, the gender split is approximately 50.8% male and an estimated 49.2% female.

Health Insurance in 97827

Approximately 6.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 97827 (Elgin, OR) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 97827

The median household income in ZIP Code 97827 is $46,000, while the region's mean household income is $56,138. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,451. The per capita income in ZIP Code 97827 of $25,451 is approximately 24.62% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $33,763. An estimated 7.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 22.11% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.5% of the population in 97827 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 18.4% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.0% of 97827 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 97827. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 97827

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 12.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 13.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 18.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 18.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 9.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.9%
$200,000 or more per year 1.0%

Education levels in ZIP Code 97827

In ZIP Code 97827, 91.5% of the population graduated high school, while 10.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 40.6% in this Union County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 97827

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 0.9%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 7.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 40.6%
Some college, no degree 31.0%
Associate's degree 9.3%
Bachelor's degree 7.5%
Graduate or professional degree 3.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 97827. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 97827

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 97827, 96.9% is one race, while 3.1% are two or more races. Approximately 3.4% of 97827 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 97827 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (95.3%), followed by Asian (4.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 97827. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 97827

Industry Percent
White 95.3%
Black or African American 0.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 4.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.6%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 97827

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 97827, an estimated 30.2% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 13.3% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Union County region.

Age of Housing in 97827

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.8%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.9%
Built between 2000 and 2009 10.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 11.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 12.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 30.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 6.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 7.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 5.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 13.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 97827. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 97827

Residents of ZIP Code 97827 are older than average. The median age of 50.6 years in ZIP Code 97827 is approximately 32.81% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 33.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.3% of the population in 97827 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 14.2% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.8% of 97827 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 97827. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 97827

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 3.9%
5 to 9 years 5.2%
10 to 14 years 6.3%
15 to 19 years 6.3%
20 to 24 years 2.8%
25 to 34 years 7.5%
35 to 44 years 10.4%
45 to 54 years 14.2%
55 to 59 years 6.6%
60 to 64 years 6.7%
65 to 74 years 18.3%
75 to 84 years 8.6%
85 years and over 3.2%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 97827 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 97827. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 97827

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 97827 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 97827 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 97827 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 97827

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 97827. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 97827. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 97827

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 97827

In 97827, 51.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.7 minutes. Approximately 20.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 97827 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 20.0% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 97827 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 97827. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 97827

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 3.9%
Construction 6.2%
Manufacturing 20.4%
Wholesale trade 1.2%
Retail trade 12.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.8%
Information 0.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.6%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 4.8%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 20.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.9%
Other services, except public administration 6.4%
Public administration 6.2%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 97827

In ZIP Code 97827, 94.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 4.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Union County region.

Language Spoken in 97827

Language Spoken Percent
English only 94.0%
Spanish 1.6%
Other Indo-European languages 0.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 4.2%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 97827. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 97827 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 97827, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 97827 in the past 12 months. Prepaid card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Union County region was closing an account.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 97827. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 97827

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Checking or savings account 1
Prepaid card 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 97827

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Closing an account 1
Problem with a purchase or transfer 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 97827. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Utilities in ZIP Code 97827 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 97827 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.85 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.72% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.4% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 97827. This visualizes electricity rates in 97827 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 97827

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 97827 8.76¢/kWh 6.74¢/kWh 5.17¢/kWh
Oregon 15.13¢/kWh 11.45¢/kWh 7.96¢/kWh
United States 17.11¢/kWh 13.27¢/kWh 8.26¢/kWh

Solar Power in 97827

Month ZIP Code 97827 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.17 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.54 3 6.31
Mar 4.46 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.28 5.13 7.3
May 6.26 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.27 5.72 6.95
Jul 7.44 6.22 6.51
Aug 7.09 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.14 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.53 3.32 6.92
Nov 2.83 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.15 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 97827. This visualizes solar power levels in 97827 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.