97302 ZIP Code
Salem, Oregon
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 97302 |
| City/Town: | Salem |
| County: | Marion |
| State: | Oregon |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 41,382 |
| Median Household Income: | $80,439 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,431 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,589 |
| Median Home Value: | $381,700 |
| Land Area: | 23.4 sq miles
60.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.9032, -123.0644 |
Population Information (97302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 41,382 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,772 | 47.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,610 | 52.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,389 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,819 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,620 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,545 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,116 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,543 | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,558 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,514 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,207 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,756 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,741 | 11.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,713 | 6.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 861 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (97302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $381,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,172 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,589 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,750 | 95.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 839 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,408 | 62.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,342 | 37.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (97302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 28,893 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 482 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,040 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,223 | 21.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,502 | 22.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,480 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,262 | 25.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,904 | 17.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 42.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (97302 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $80,439 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $108,351 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $100,110 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,431 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (97302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,737 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,597 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,108 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,308 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,433 | 73.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,227 | 21.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 888 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 49 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (97302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 33,701 | 81.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 671 | 1.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 383 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 626 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 751 | 1.8% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,770 | 4.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,480 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,640 | 8.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,163 | 12.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,244 | 10.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 138 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 27 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 754 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (97302 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 462 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 411 | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,163 | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,095 | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,031 | 12.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,657 | 15.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,433 | 14.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,213 | 19.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,427 | 8.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,858 | 11.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (97302 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,907 | 65.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,115 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 336 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 645 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 386 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,878 | 14.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (97302 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 208 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,469 | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,424 | 7.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 373 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,279 | 11.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 596 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 136 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,562 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,234 | 11.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,338 | 27.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,353 | 6.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 848 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,777 | 9.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (97302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (97302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 39,236 | 94.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 29,632 | 71.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,099 | 41.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,815 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (97302 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,412 | 74.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,920 | 35.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,889 | 29.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 694 | 4.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 756 | 4.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,468 | 14.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (97302 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,396 | 64.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 518 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 341 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 873 | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,297 | 7.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,071 | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,356 | 7.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 737 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (97302 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 971 | 5.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,089 | 6.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,248 | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,467 | 8.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,817 | 21.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,358 | 13.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,176 | 18.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,091 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,350 | 7.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (97302 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 392 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,041 | 11.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,718 | 26.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,121 | 40.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,536 | 14.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 781 | 4.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (97302 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,571 | 51.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 92 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,676 | 45.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 117 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 225 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 52 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (97302 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,009 | 6.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,900 | 35.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,863 | 41.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,978 | 17.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (97302 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 168 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 310 | 3.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 263 | 2.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 499 | 4.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,441 | 13.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,431 | 52.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,104 | 20.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 192 | 1.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (97302 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,934 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $720 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,172 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.38 |
Households (97302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,750 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,836 | 46.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,649 | 15.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,857 | 17.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,676 | 27.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,480 | 26.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,951 | 35.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.44 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (97302 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,883 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,057 | 31.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,266 | 52.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 456 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,879 | 11.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,050 | 31.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (97302 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,970 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 645 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 500 | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,235 | 47.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,772 | 19.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,818 | 20.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (97302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 32,226 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,261 | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 41,051 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,373 | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 605 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,187 | 50.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,581 | 40.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (97302 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 35,478 | 85.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,584 | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,503 | 62.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,012 | 36.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 946 | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 69 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (97302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 38,782 | 93.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 499 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,600 | 521.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,600 | 521.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,600 | 521.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 458 | 91.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 192 | 38.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 563 | 112.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 819 | 164.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 96 | 19.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (97302 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,993 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 34,843 | 89.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,150 | 10.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,380 | 6.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 670 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 914 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 186 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (97302 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,750 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,012 | 95.6% | 89.4% |
Salem, OR97302