97827 Zip Code, Elgin

Last updated: October 23, 2026

Crime Rate & Statistics

A

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Elgin

Summary: 97827 (Elgin, OR) Crime Rate (2026)

ZIP 97827, Elgin, OR has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime rate is 32% above the national average.

Data source: FBI UCR & local law enforcement data. Last updated: October 23, 2026.

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Moderate
Low 132 / 300 High
Violent Crime 136
36% above national avg
Property Crime 82
18% below national avg
City Ranking
0%
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Is 97827 a Safe Zip Code?

Mixed — the grade is relative, but crime is above the national average. Zip code 97827 in Elgin, OR has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 132, which is 32% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Elgin.

Looking at specific crime types, rape is the most elevated concern (index: 158, 58% above average), while larceny / theft is the lowest risk (index: 35). Violent crime is a particular area of concern relative to property crime in this zip code.

Highest Risk
Rape · Index 158 (58% above avg)
Lowest Risk
Larceny / Theft · Index 35 (65% below avg)

97827 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Elgin city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type Index vs National Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder
112 +12% Moderate
Assault
137 +37% Moderate
Robbery
137 +37% Moderate
Rape
158 +58% High
Property Crime
Burglary
107 +7% Moderate
Larceny / Theft
35 -65% Low
Vehicle Theft
103 +3% Moderate

97827 Crime Map

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97827 Demographics & Context

Population
2,859
Median Income
$53,588
Home Value
$289,160
Median Age
51
Pop. Density
6/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 7.1%
Graduate Degree 3.5%

Housing

72%
28%
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 93.6%
Black 0.2%
Hispanic 3.5%
Asian 0.9%
97827 Crime Map
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 97827, Elgin?

Zip code 97827 in Elgin, OR has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 132, which is 32% above the national average. Zip code 97827 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Elgin.

Is Zip code 97827 a safe neighborhood in Elgin?

Zip code 97827 has elevated crime levels with a safety grade of A. Extra caution is recommended, especially at night. The highest concern is Rape (index: 158), while Larceny / Theft is the lowest risk (index: 35). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Elgin.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 97827?

The most common crime type in Zip code 97827 is Rape, with a crime index of 158 (58% above the national average). Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.

What are the demographics of Zip code 97827?

Zip code 97827 has a population of approximately 2,859. The median household income is $53,588. The median home value is $289,160. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 97827 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 97827's overall crime rate is 32% above the national average (index 132 vs 100). Within Elgin, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated October 2026.