PlainZIP

Aurora, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97002

Marion County, Oregon — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,623
51/sq mi
$70,137
Median income
$530,100
Median home value
29.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Aurora pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
51
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97002 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97002 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 110.9 square miles in Aurora, Marion County, Oregon. The area is home to 5,623 residents, producing a population density of 51 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 97002 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97002 sits at $70,137 (10% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $38,920. The poverty rate stands at 13.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $530,100 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $1,683 per month, and 78.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97002 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 97002 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 97002

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97002.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97002, Aurora, OR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,623

Population

110.9

Area (sq mi)

51

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97002?

48.6

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

6.9%

Foreign-Born

White 79.6%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$70,137

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$38,920

Per Capita Income

13.8%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97002 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$70,137 47th percentile higher than 47% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,457

Total Housing Units

2,389

Occupied Units

68

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.6%
Renter 21.4%

$530,100

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$1,683

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.5%

YoY Change (2024)

276

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+176%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97002 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +176% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 199
2021 +12.2% 224
2022 +13.0% 253
2023 +1.5% 257
2024 +7.5% 276

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 213 business establishments in ZIP 97002, employing approximately 2,562 people with a combined annual payroll of $174,155,000.

213

Businesses

2,562

Employees

$174.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 47 22.1%
Retail trade 23 10.8%
Transportation and warehousing 18 8.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 8.4%
Manufacturing 16 7.5%
Wholesale trade 16 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 7.0%
Other services (except public administration) 11 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 4.7%
Health care and social assistance 10 4.7%
Accommodation and food services 6 2.8%
Finance and insurance 5 2.4%
Educational services 4 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.9%
Information 3 1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 97002 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97002 ranks #7 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 97002 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 97002 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
97020 Donald, OR 791 2.1 mi
97032 Hubbard, OR 5,043 4.0 mi
97070 Wilsonville, OR 20,957 5.0 mi
97071 Woodburn, OR 28,803 7.1 mi
97013 Canby, OR 22,688 6.3 mi
97062 Tualatin, OR 27,434 9.3 mi
97140 Sherwood, OR 23,474 8.7 mi
97068 West Linn, OR 28,305 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marion County

97301 standard
Salem, OR
Pop: 53,518
97305 standard
Salem, OR
Pop: 40,176
97303 standard
Salem, OR
Pop: 38,663
97302 standard
Salem, OR
Pop: 37,131
97071 standard
Woodburn, OR
Pop: 28,803
97306 standard
Salem, OR
Pop: 27,360

Related Areas

Marion County Aurora, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97002 in? ▼
ZIP code 97002 (Aurora) is located in Marion County, Oregon. Marion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marion-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97002? ▼
ZIP code 97002 in Aurora, OR has a population of 5,623 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97002? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97002 is $70,137, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97002? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97002 is $530,100, which is 91% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97002? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97002 is White at 79.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97002? ▼
ZIP code 97002 has 213 business establishments employing approximately 2,562 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97002? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97002 are: Construction (47), Retail trade (23), Transportation and warehousing (18). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97002? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97002 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 176%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97002? ▼
In ZIP code 97002, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 97002? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97002 is 25.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97002? ▼
In ZIP code 97002, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97002? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97002 is 13.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Aurora, OR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.