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 Moderate-density area
- $70,137
- Median income Near-median income area
- $530,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 97002 (Aurora, OR) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 256.7 in 2023 to 276.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97002 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Aurora, Marion County, Oregon, home to 5,623 residents across 110.9 square miles, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97002 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,137 (10% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,920. The poverty rate is 13.8%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $530,100 (23% above the average Oregon ZIP), while 78.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,683.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marion County, so 97002 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 97002
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aurora, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97002.
- Construction
Construction
47 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 18
Transportation and warehousing
18 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
18 establishments
- Manufacturing 16
Manufacturing
16 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 97002?
48.6
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
6.9%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$38,920
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97002 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Aurora, OR household income vs. every Oregon ZIP code
Median household income among 378 reporting Oregon ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,137 45th percentile higher than 45% of 378 Oregon ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,457housing units
2,457
Total Housing Units
2,389
Occupied Units
68
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$530,100
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 97002 vs 97020 →
ZIP 97002 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97071
Woodburn (97071)
28,803 residents
- 97068
West Linn (97068)
28,305 residents
- 97062
Tualatin (97062)
27,434 residents
- 97140
Sherwood (97140)
23,474 residents
- 97013
Canby (97013)
22,688 residents
- 97070
Wilsonville (97070)
20,957 residents
- 97002 5,623
Aurora (97002)
5,623 residents
- 97032 5,043
Hubbard (97032)
5,043 residents
- 97020 791
Donald (97020)
791 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97002 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97002 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97068
West Linn (97068)
$151,729 median income
- 97140
Sherwood (97140)
$123,228 median income
- 97062
Tualatin (97062)
$105,407 median income
- 97013
Canby (97013)
$101,832 median income
- 97032
Hubbard (97032)
$101,250 median income
- 97070
Wilsonville (97070)
$97,429 median income
- 97020
Donald (97020)
$80,729 median income
- 97071
Woodburn (97071)
$70,938 median income
- 97002
Aurora (97002)
$70,137 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97002, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,623 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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