97351 ZIP Code
Independence, Oregon
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 97351 |
| City/Town: | Independence |
| County: | Polk |
| State: | Oregon |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,144 |
| Median Household Income: | $76,385 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,555 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,555 |
| Median Home Value: | $316,900 |
| Land Area: | 52.3 sq miles
135.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.1 sq miles
3.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.8153, -123.1295 |
Population Information (97351 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,144 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,764 | 51.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,380 | 48.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 579 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 743 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 851 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 897 | 8.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,656 | 14.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,187 | 10.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,618 | 14.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,246 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 583 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 702 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 656 | 5.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 384 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 42 | 0.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (97351 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $316,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,436 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,555 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,436 | 96.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 119 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,105 | 61.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,331 | 38.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (97351 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,418 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 520 | 8.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 345 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,632 | 25.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,225 | 34.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 301 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 985 | 15.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 410 | 6.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (97351 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $76,385 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $85,611 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,430 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,555 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (97351 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,315 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,056 | 95.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 259 | 4.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,407 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,227 | 69.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,535 | 25.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 279 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (97351 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,088 | 72.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 62 | 0.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 140 | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 62 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,632 | 14.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,160 | 10.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,339 | 21.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,139 | 37.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,866 | 34.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 106 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 167 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (97351 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 139 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 90 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 204 | 5.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 231 | 6.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 422 | 12.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 550 | 16.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 717 | 20.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 566 | 16.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 312 | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 205 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (97351 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,219 | 69.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 802 | 13.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 139 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 60 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 709 | 11.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (97351 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 474 | 7.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 403 | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 523 | 8.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 118 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 499 | 8.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 247 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 93 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 306 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 712 | 11.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,406 | 23.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 483 | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 267 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 525 | 8.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (97351 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.7% | 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 (97351 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,621 | 95.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,655 | 68.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,759 | 33.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 514 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (97351 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,796 | 81.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 915 | 26.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 589 | 17.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 106 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 89 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 759 | 22.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (97351 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,162 | 60.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 121 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 293 | 8.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 97 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 177 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 93 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 294 | 8.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 180 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 138 | 3.9% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (97351 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 31 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 525 | 14.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 757 | 21.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 698 | 19.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 141 | 4.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 760 | 21.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 232 | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 79 | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 42 | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 290 | 8.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (97351 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 49 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 276 | 7.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 817 | 23.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,757 | 49.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 536 | 15.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 120 | 3.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (97351 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 912 | 26.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 110 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,324 | 67.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 41 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 49 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (97351 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 74 | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 843 | 24.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,315 | 38.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,204 | 35.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (97351 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 205 | 9.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 50 | 2.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 18 | 0.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 192 | 9.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 497 | 23.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 828 | 39.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 277 | 13.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 38 | 1.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (97351 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,726 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,436 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.27 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.13 | 2.38 |
Households (97351 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,436 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,777 | 51.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 759 | 22.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 550 | 16.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 650 | 18.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,235 | 35.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 775 | 22.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.21 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.72 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (97351 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,820 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,909 | 39.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,067 | 42.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 76 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 437 | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,467 | 30.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (97351 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,090 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 130 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 159 | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,311 | 42.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 566 | 18.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 924 | 29.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (97351 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,403 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 709 | 8.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,135 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,333 | 12.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 170 | 12.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 852 | 63.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 311 | 23.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (97351 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,501 | 85.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,524 | 13.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 789 | 51.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 735 | 48.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 126 | 8.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (97351 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,934 | 89.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 251 | 2.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,210 | 482.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,210 | 482.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,210 | 482.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 46 | 18.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,138 | 453.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 7 | 2.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (97351 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,565 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,141 | 77.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,424 | 22.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,349 | 22.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 39 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 36 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (97351 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,436 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,275 | 95.3% | 89.4% |
Independence, OR97351