Salem, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97317

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

24,355
171/sq mi: $84,393
Median income: $402,800
Median home value: 23.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs: Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs: 171
people per sq mi: 71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97317 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97317 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 142.3 square miles in Salem, Marion County, Oregon. The area is home to 24,355 residents, producing a population density of 171 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 97317 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97317 sits at $84,393 (8% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $34,713. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $402,800 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $1,436 per month, and 70.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97317 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 97317 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 97317

Construction

128
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services

53
Health care and social assistance

47
Accommodation and food services

31
Retail trade

30

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97317, Salem, OR · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 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

24,355

Population

142.3

Area (sq mi)

171

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97317?

40.2

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

9.9%

Foreign-Born

White 66.5%

African American 0.5%

Asian 2.2%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.6%

Two or More Ethnicities 19.0%

Hispanic or Latino 26.6%

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?

$84,393

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$34,713

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97317 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,393 Top 33% higher than 67% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.2%

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

What does housing look like?

8,966

Total Housing Units

8,640

Occupied Units

326

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.8%

Renter 29.2%

$402,800

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$1,436

Median Rent

1978

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

+4.5%

YoY Change (2024)

307

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+207%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97317 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +207% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+4.5%	219
2021	+16.0%	253
2022	+15.5%	293
2023	+0.4%	294
2024	+4.5%	307

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 472 business establishments in ZIP 97317, employing approximately 6,978 people with a combined annual payroll of $332,828,000.

472

Businesses

6,978

Employees

$332.8M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Construction	128	27.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	53	11.2%
Health care and social assistance	47	10.0%
Accommodation and food services	31	6.6%
Retail trade	30	6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing	30	6.4%
Transportation and warehousing	28	5.9%
Other services (except public administration)	27	5.7%
Manufacturing	26	5.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	25	5.3%
Wholesale trade	11	2.3%
Finance and insurance	10	2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	10	2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting	6	1.3%
Educational services	4	0.8%
Information	3	0.6%

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 97317 vs 97325 →

97301

53,518
97305

40,176
97303

38,663
97317

24,355
97325

6,614
97392

5,191

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97317 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

97392

$109,237
97325

$100,056
97303

$84,871
97317

$84,393
97305

$66,326
97301

$60,422

What this shows By household income, ZIP 97317 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
97325	Aumsville, OR	6,614	5.6 mi
97305	Salem, OR	40,176	7.8 mi
97301	Salem, OR	53,518	5.7 mi
97392	Turner, OR	5,191	8.0 mi
97303	Salem, OR	38,663	10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97317 in? ▼

ZIP code 97317 (Salem) 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 97317? ▼

ZIP code 97317 in Salem, OR has a population of 24,355 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 97317? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 97317 is $84,393, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 97317? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 97317 is $402,800, which is 45% above the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97317? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 97317 is White at 66.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.6% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 97317? ▼

ZIP code 97317 has 472 business establishments employing approximately 6,978 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 97317? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97317 are: Construction (128), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (53), Health care and social assistance (47). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 97317? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97317 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 207%. 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 97317? ▼

In ZIP code 97317, 51.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% 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 97317? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97317 is 24.3 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 97317? ▼

In ZIP code 97317, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97317? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 97317 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.