97303 ZIP Code
Salem, Oregon
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 97303 |
| City/Town: | Salem |
| County: | Marion |
| State: | Oregon |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 41,143 |
| Median Household Income: | $75,863 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,267 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,274 |
| Median Home Value: | $365,800 |
| Land Area: | 24.9 sq miles
64.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 45.0304, -123.0237 |
Population Information (97303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 41,143 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,030 | 46.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,113 | 53.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,776 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,753 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,034 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,729 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,920 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,984 | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,618 | 13.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,220 | 10.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,319 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,223 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,945 | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,713 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 909 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (97303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $365,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,249 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,274 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,844 | 97.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 430 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,300 | 62.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,544 | 37.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (97303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,931 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,246 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,707 | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,630 | 24.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,707 | 28.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,704 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,841 | 18.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,096 | 7.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (97303 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $75,863 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $90,632 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $88,431 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,267 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (97303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,333 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,371 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 944 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,668 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,085 | 77.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,461 | 17.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 802 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 23 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (97303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 30,834 | 74.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 297 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 481 | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 541 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 223 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,279 | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,488 | 13.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,532 | 15.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 10,035 | 24.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 8,337 | 20.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 45 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 17 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,636 | 4.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (97303 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 428 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 473 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 891 | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 937 | 6.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,733 | 11.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,854 | 19.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,103 | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,209 | 21.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,421 | 9.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 795 | 5.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (97303 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,588 | 75.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,609 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 95 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 340 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 236 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,129 | 11.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (97303 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 446 | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,864 | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,568 | 8.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 547 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,627 | 13.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 652 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 235 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,342 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,721 | 8.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,964 | 20.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,705 | 8.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 933 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,767 | 9.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (97303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.6% | 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 (97303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 38,280 | 93.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 27,437 | 66.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,453 | 40.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,642 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (97303 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,433 | 77.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,653 | 31.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,045 | 27.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 769 | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 550 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,701 | 18.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (97303 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,637 | 63.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 627 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 304 | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,017 | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 972 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 878 | 5.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,091 | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 748 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (97303 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,161 | 7.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,872 | 12.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,500 | 22.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,388 | 9.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,330 | 21.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,061 | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,074 | 7.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 713 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 175 | 1.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (97303 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 231 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 841 | 5.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,807 | 31.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,863 | 44.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,214 | 14.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 318 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (97303 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,299 | 49.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 59 | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,056 | 47.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 67 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 269 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 40 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 54 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (97303 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 686 | 4.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,330 | 29.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,687 | 45.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,141 | 21.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (97303 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 367 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 135 | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 179 | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 186 | 2.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,538 | 16.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,602 | 60.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,268 | 13.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 25 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (97303 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,867 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $634 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,249 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.90 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.38 |
Households (97303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,844 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,164 | 48.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,974 | 20.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,000 | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,310 | 29.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,984 | 33.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,589 | 30.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.74 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.18 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (97303 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,127 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,058 | 33.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,755 | 51.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 380 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,743 | 11.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,223 | 34.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (97303 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,877 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 310 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 384 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,891 | 49.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,129 | 21.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,163 | 21.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (97303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,844 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,517 | 8.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 40,922 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,558 | 16.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 769 | 11.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,476 | 53.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,313 | 35.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (97303 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 34,894 | 84.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,876 | 14.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,664 | 62.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,195 | 37.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 427 | 7.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 17 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (97303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 36,929 | 89.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 424 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,214 | 993.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,214 | 993.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,214 | 993.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 604 | 142.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 98 | 23.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 163 | 38.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,750 | 648.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 41 | 9.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (97303 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,367 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 31,520 | 82.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,847 | 17.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,295 | 13.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 657 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 720 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 175 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (97303 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,844 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,439 | 97.3% | 89.4% |
Salem, OR97303