97306 ZIP Code
Salem, Oregon
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 97306 |
| City/Town: | Salem |
| County: | Marion |
| State: | Oregon |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,946 |
| Median Household Income: | $83,039 |
| Per Capita Income: | $47,649 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,109 |
| Median Home Value: | $388,300 |
| Land Area: | 32.4 sq miles
83.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.8429, -123.0948 |
Population Information (97306 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,946 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,345 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,601 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,971 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,915 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,923 | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,353 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,927 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,159 | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,233 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,379 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,202 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,472 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,382 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,392 | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 638 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (97306 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $388,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,392 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,109 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,688 | 97.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 421 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,176 | 67.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,512 | 33.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (97306 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,857 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 534 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 759 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,646 | 19.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,126 | 25.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,048 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,946 | 24.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,798 | 15.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 40.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (97306 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $83,039 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $103,607 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $107,807 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $47,649 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (97306 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,845 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,997 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 814 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,645 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,037 | 70.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,149 | 24.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 747 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 64 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (97306 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 27,476 | 78.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 667 | 1.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 243 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,626 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 561 | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,385 | 4.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,988 | 8.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,805 | 8.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,258 | 12.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,043 | 8.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 105 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 69 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,041 | 3.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (97306 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 481 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 254 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 839 | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 842 | 6.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,226 | 9.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,660 | 19.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,609 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,038 | 22.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,261 | 9.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,478 | 10.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (97306 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,946 | 76.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,018 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 201 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 181 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 309 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,209 | 13.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (97306 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 155 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 972 | 5.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,116 | 6.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 365 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,061 | 12.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 712 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 106 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 749 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,489 | 8.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,937 | 29.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,336 | 7.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 998 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,001 | 11.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (97306 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.1% | 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 (97306 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 33,478 | 95.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,415 | 72.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,862 | 36.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,400 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (97306 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,755 | 78.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,086 | 29.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,416 | 25.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 718 | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 327 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,824 | 13.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (97306 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,630 | 61.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,154 | 8.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 418 | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 815 | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 869 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 906 | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 435 | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 873 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (97306 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 151 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,809 | 12.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,145 | 15.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,570 | 25.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,992 | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,202 | 22.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 475 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 383 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 107 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 275 | 1.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (97306 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 223 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 462 | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,984 | 28.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,602 | 46.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,240 | 15.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 598 | 4.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (97306 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,886 | 50.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 202 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,240 | 45.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 215 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 53 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 63 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (97306 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 483 | 3.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,557 | 33.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,270 | 38.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,378 | 24.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (97306 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 245 | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 117 | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 156 | 1.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 188 | 2.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,705 | 18.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,402 | 48.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,197 | 23.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 166 | 1.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (97306 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,046 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $738 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,392 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.38 |
Households (97306 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,688 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,539 | 47.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,790 | 20.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,154 | 15.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,966 | 29.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,474 | 32.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,967 | 29.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.54 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.09 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (97306 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,617 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,643 | 34.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,120 | 52.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 409 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,228 | 9.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,584 | 26.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (97306 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,156 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 288 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 368 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,633 | 44.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,188 | 26.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,679 | 20.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (97306 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,300 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,738 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,878 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,681 | 13.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 678 | 14.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,358 | 50.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,645 | 35.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (97306 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 29,838 | 85.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,759 | 13.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,216 | 46.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,514 | 52.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 877 | 18.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 29 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (97306 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 32,107 | 91.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 692 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,839 | 410.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,839 | 410.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,839 | 410.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 366 | 52.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 73 | 10.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 156 | 22.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 826 | 119.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 108 | 15.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (97306 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,975 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,321 | 85.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,654 | 14.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,134 | 6.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 808 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,528 | 4.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 184 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (97306 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,688 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,454 | 98.3% | 89.4% |
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