Salem, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97317
Marion County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,355
- 171/sq mi High-density area
- $84,393
- Median income Above-median income area
- $402,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 23.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 97317 (Salem, OR) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 294.0 in 2023 to 307.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97317 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Salem, Marion County, Oregon, with 24,355 residents across 142.3 square miles, a density of 171 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97317 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,393 (8% above the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,713. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $402,800 (7% below the average Oregon ZIP) and median rent is $1,436; 70.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marion County, so 97317 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 97317
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salem, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97317.
- Construction
Construction
128 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
53 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 47
Health care and social assistance
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 31
Accommodation and food services
31 establishments
- Retail trade 30
Retail trade
30 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 97317, Salem, 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
24,355
Population
142.3
Area (sq mi)
171
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97317?
40.2
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
9.9%
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?
$84,393
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$34,713
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97317 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Salem, 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)
$84,393 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
8,966housing units
8,966
Total Housing Units
8,640
Occupied Units
326
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$402,800
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$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
16
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 →
ZIP 97317 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97301
Salem (97301)
53,518 residents
- 97305
Salem (97305)
40,176 residents
- 97303
Salem (97303)
38,663 residents
- 97317
Salem (97317)
24,355 residents
- 97325 6,614
Aumsville (97325)
6,614 residents
- 97392 5,191
Turner (97392)
5,191 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97317 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97317 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97392
Turner (97392)
$109,237 median income
- 97325
Aumsville (97325)
$100,056 median income
- 97303
Salem (97303)
$84,871 median income
- 97317
Salem (97317)
$84,393 median income
- 97305
Salem (97305)
$66,326 median income
- 97301
Salem (97301)
$60,422 median income
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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97317, 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 (24,355 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 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.
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