97304 ZIP Code
Salem, Oregon
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 97304 |
| City/Town: | Salem |
| County: | Polk |
| State: | Oregon |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,148 |
| Median Household Income: | $85,908 |
| Per Capita Income: | $48,173 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,239 |
| Median Home Value: | $426,900 |
| Land Area: | 56.8 sq miles
147.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 45.0066, -123.1117 |
Population Information (97304 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,148 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,800 | 49.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,348 | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,917 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,925 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,605 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,465 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,707 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,122 | 12.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,815 | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,979 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,742 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,039 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,829 | 11.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,236 | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 767 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (97304 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $426,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,332 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,239 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,581 | 95.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 658 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,714 | 64.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,867 | 35.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (97304 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,529 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 497 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,175 | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,403 | 18.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,775 | 24.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,270 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,222 | 22.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,187 | 17.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 40.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (97304 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $85,908 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $122,610 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $106,357 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $48,173 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (97304 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,634 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,452 | 93.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,079 | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,671 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,981 | 71.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,535 | 22.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 871 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 65 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (97304 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 27,930 | 81.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 229 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 383 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,201 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 284 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,255 | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,866 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,725 | 8.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,375 | 12.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,114 | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 119 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,142 | 3.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (97304 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 412 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 479 | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 672 | 4.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 766 | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,385 | 10.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,187 | 16.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,727 | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,386 | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,829 | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,738 | 12.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (97304 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,867 | 70.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,008 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 205 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 214 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 294 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,748 | 17.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (97304 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 370 | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 814 | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,290 | 8.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 106 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,804 | 11.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 398 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 266 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 997 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,582 | 10.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,034 | 26.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,323 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 701 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,767 | 11.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (97304 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.5% | 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 (97304 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,482 | 95.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,171 | 73.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,060 | 38.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,535 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (97304 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,808 | 72.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,846 | 35.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,387 | 32.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 513 | 3.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 635 | 4.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,826 | 13.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (97304 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,428 | 73.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 300 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 362 | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 777 | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 687 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 578 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 870 | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 237 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (97304 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 45 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,171 | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,325 | 23.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,981 | 13.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,395 | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,581 | 18.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,691 | 11.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 791 | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 677 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 582 | 4.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (97304 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 209 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,441 | 10.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,266 | 22.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,638 | 39.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,086 | 21.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 599 | 4.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (97304 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,102 | 44.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 119 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,863 | 50.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 71 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 315 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 50 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 61 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (97304 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 742 | 5.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,051 | 29.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,755 | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,033 | 22.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (97304 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 41 | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 89 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 126 | 1.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 274 | 3.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 968 | 11.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,419 | 50.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,633 | 30.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 164 | 1.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (97304 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,082 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $659 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,332 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.38 |
Households (97304 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,581 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,084 | 52.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,814 | 20.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,106 | 15.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,401 | 25.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,445 | 32.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,860 | 35.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.51 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.99 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (97304 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,419 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,735 | 27.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,846 | 58.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 296 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,461 | 10.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,570 | 26.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (97304 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,332 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 310 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 429 | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,293 | 44.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,898 | 25.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,402 | 19.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (97304 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,900 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,100 | 8.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,017 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,212 | 15.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 457 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,393 | 45.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,362 | 45.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (97304 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 28,757 | 84.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,127 | 15.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,262 | 24.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,745 | 73.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 708 | 13.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 120 | 2.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (97304 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,823 | 93.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 217 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,325 | 1071.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,325 | 1071.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,325 | 1071.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 356 | 164.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 51 | 23.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 817 | 376.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 24 | 11.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (97304 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,231 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,191 | 87.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,040 | 12.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,345 | 7.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 724 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 755 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 216 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (97304 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,581 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,247 | 97.5% | 89.4% |
Salem, OR97304