97386 ZIP Code
Sweet Home, Oregon
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 97386 |
| City/Town: | Sweet Home |
| County: | Linn |
| State: | Oregon |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,437 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,428 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,665 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,161 |
| Median Home Value: | $286,800 |
| Land Area: | 125.9 sq miles
326.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.3592, -122.7270 |
Population Information (97386 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,437 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,776 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,661 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 615 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 820 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,001 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 943 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 570 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,924 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,766 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,763 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,284 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,304 | 8.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,294 | 14.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 884 | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 269 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (97386 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $286,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,041 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,161 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,999 | 97.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 162 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,360 | 72.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,639 | 27.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (97386 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,488 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 278 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,451 | 12.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,804 | 41.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,854 | 24.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 930 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 823 | 7.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 348 | 3.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 10.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (97386 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,428 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $82,578 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $74,684 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,665 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (97386 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,342 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,953 | 93.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 389 | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,538 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,813 | 80.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 845 | 14.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 274 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (97386 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,635 | 88.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 160 | 1.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 34 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 160 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 434 | 2.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,007 | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 706 | 4.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 676 | 4.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 511 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 145 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (97386 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 185 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 447 | 7.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 540 | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 381 | 6.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 717 | 12.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,299 | 21.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 954 | 15.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 911 | 15.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 399 | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 166 | 2.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (97386 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,426 | 74.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 640 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 63 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 266 | 4.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 474 | 8.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (97386 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 333 | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 547 | 9.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,068 | 17.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 43 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 600 | 10.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 313 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 169 | 2.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 671 | 11.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,102 | 18.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 287 | 4.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 515 | 8.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 305 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (97386 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.1% | 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 (97386 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,256 | 92.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,728 | 56.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,082 | 52.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,110 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (97386 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,092 | 68.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,682 | 44.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,901 | 31.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 514 | 8.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 351 | 5.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,406 | 23.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (97386 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,430 | 71.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 75 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 132 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 195 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 111 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 43 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,110 | 18.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 65 | 1.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (97386 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 270 | 4.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 930 | 15.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 752 | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 551 | 8.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,080 | 17.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 454 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 637 | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,059 | 17.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 414 | 6.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (97386 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 116 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 403 | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,687 | 27.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,058 | 49.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 746 | 12.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 151 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (97386 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,756 | 29.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 78 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,928 | 48.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 95 | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 976 | 16.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 136 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 30 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (97386 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 367 | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,560 | 26.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,845 | 30.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,227 | 37.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (97386 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 400 | 9.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 102 | 2.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 143 | 3.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 476 | 10.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,171 | 26.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,333 | 30.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 500 | 11.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 235 | 5.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (97386 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,389 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $569 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,041 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.66 | 2.38 |
Households (97386 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,999 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,032 | 50.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 882 | 14.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 982 | 16.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,281 | 21.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,780 | 29.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,414 | 40.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.55 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.86 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (97386 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,683 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,706 | 25.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,365 | 50.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 312 | 4.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,156 | 17.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,331 | 19.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (97386 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,947 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 144 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 257 | 8.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,255 | 42.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 875 | 29.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 416 | 14.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (97386 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,381 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,577 | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,366 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,788 | 24.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 242 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,137 | 56.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,409 | 37.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (97386 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,016 | 84.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,381 | 15.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,738 | 73.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 643 | 27.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 178 | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (97386 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,011 | 97.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 33 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 426 | 1290.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 426 | 1290.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 426 | 1290.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 94 | 284.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 7 | 21.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 201 | 609.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 48 | 145.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (97386 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,822 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,138 | 95.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 684 | 4.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 369 | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 236 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 79 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (97386 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,999 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,641 | 94.0% | 89.4% |
Sweet Home, OR97386