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Mcminnville, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97128

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

36,141
131/sq mi
$75,896
Median income
$457,600
Median home value
28.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mcminnville pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
131
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97128 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97128 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 276.7 square miles in Mcminnville, Yamhill County, Oregon. The area is home to 36,141 residents, producing a population density of 131 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 97128 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97128 sits at $75,896 (3% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $37,270. The poverty rate stands at 15.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $457,600 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $1,384 per month, and 65.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97128 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Yamhill County, so you can benchmark 97128 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 97128

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97128.

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 97128, Mcminnville, 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

36,141

Population

276.7

Area (sq mi)

131

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97128?

40.4

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

9.3%

Foreign-Born

White 75.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%

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?

$75,896

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$37,270

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97128 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,896 Top 44% higher than 56% 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 53.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.6%

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

What does housing look like?

15,217

Total Housing Units

14,571

Occupied Units

646

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.8%
Renter 34.2%

$457,600

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$1,384

Median Rent

1990

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

+1.9%

YoY Change (2024)

304

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+204%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97128 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +204% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 220
2021 +14.3% 251
2022 +13.4% 285
2023 +4.8% 299
2024 +1.9% 304

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 1,127 business establishments in ZIP 97128, employing approximately 15,472 people with a combined annual payroll of $739,907,000.

1,127

Businesses

15,472

Employees

$739.9M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 173 15.3%
Construction 154 13.7%
Retail trade 140 12.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 113 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 106 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 99 8.8%
Manufacturing 73 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 59 5.2%
Finance and insurance 52 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 47 4.2%
Wholesale trade 33 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 22 1.9%
Information 16 1.4%
Educational services 11 1.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 10 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.6%

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 97128 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 97128 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 97128 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 97128 ranks #4 of 4 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
97101 Amity, OR 3,794 7.6 mi
97111 Carlton, OR 3,156 7.1 mi
97127 Lafayette, OR 3,740 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Yamhill County

97132 standard
Newberg, OR
Pop: 28,278
97378 standard
Sheridan, OR
Pop: 8,882
97114 standard
Dayton, OR
Pop: 4,762
97115 standard
Dundee, OR
Pop: 4,139
97101 standard
Amity, OR
Pop: 3,794
97127 standard
Lafayette, OR
Pop: 3,740

Related Areas

Yamhill County Mcminnville, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97128 in? ▼
ZIP code 97128 (Mcminnville) is located in Yamhill County, Oregon. Yamhill County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/yamhill-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97128? ▼
ZIP code 97128 in Mcminnville, OR has a population of 36,141 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97128? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97128 is $75,896, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97128? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97128 is $457,600, which is 65% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97128? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97128 is White at 75.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97128? ▼
ZIP code 97128 has 1,127 business establishments employing approximately 15,472 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97128? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97128 are: Health care and social assistance (173), Construction (154), Retail trade (140). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97128? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97128 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 204%. 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 97128? ▼
In ZIP code 97128, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.6% 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 97128? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97128 is 21.0 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 97128? ▼
In ZIP code 97128, approximately 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97128? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97128 is 15.9% 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 Mcminnville, 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.

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