97839 Zip Code, Lexington

Last updated: October 19, 2026

Crime Rate & Statistics

A

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Lexington

Summary: 97839 (Lexington, OR) Crime Rate (2026)

ZIP 97839, Lexington, OR has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime rate is 3% below the national average.

Data source: FBI UCR & local law enforcement data. Last updated: October 19, 2026.

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Average
Low 97 / 300 High
Violent Crime 95
5% below national avg
Property Crime 62
38% below national avg
City Ranking
0%
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Is 97839 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is very safe. Zip code 97839 in Lexington, OR has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 97, which is 3% below the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Lexington.

Looking at specific crime types, rape is the most elevated concern (index: 130, 30% above average), while larceny / theft is the lowest risk (index: 23). Violent crime is a particular area of concern relative to property crime in this zip code.

Highest Risk
Rape · Index 130 (30% above avg)
Lowest Risk
Larceny / Theft · Index 23 (77% below avg)

97839 Crime Breakdown

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

Crime Type Index vs National Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder
89 -11% Average
Assault
104 +4% Moderate
Robbery
55 -45% Low
Rape
130 +30% Moderate
Property Crime
Burglary
95 -5% Average
Larceny / Theft
23 -77% Low
Vehicle Theft
68 -32% Low

97839 Crime Map

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97839 Demographics & Context

Population
452
Median Income
$73,641
Home Value
$309,504
Median Age
43
Pop. Density
3/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 23.2%
Graduate Degree 7.9%

Housing

73%
27%
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 84.7%
Black 0.3%
Hispanic 14.8%
Asian 0.2%
97839 Crime Map
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 97839, Lexington?

Zip code 97839 in Lexington, OR has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 97, which is 3% below the national average. Zip code 97839 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Lexington.

Is Zip code 97839 a safe neighborhood in Lexington?

Zip code 97839 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Lexington, earning a crime grade of A. The highest concern is Rape (index: 130), while Larceny / Theft is the lowest risk (index: 23). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Lexington.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 97839?

The most common crime type in Zip code 97839 is Rape, with a crime index of 130 (30% above the national average). Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.

What are the demographics of Zip code 97839?

Zip code 97839 has a population of approximately 452. The median household income is $73,641. The median home value is $309,504. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 97839 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 97839's overall crime rate is 3% below the national average (index 97 vs 100). Within Lexington, 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.