PlainZIP

Albany, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97322

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

34,039
211/sq mi
$69,808
Median income
$352,900
Median home value
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Albany pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
211
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97322 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97322 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 161.4 square miles in Albany, Linn County, Oregon. The area is home to 34,039 residents, producing a population density of 211 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 97322 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97322 sits at $69,808 (10% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $33,735. The poverty rate stands at 15.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $352,900 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $1,386 per month, and 54.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97322 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Linn County, so you can benchmark 97322 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 97322

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97322.

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 97322, Albany, 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

34,039

Population

161.4

Area (sq mi)

211

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97322?

38.2

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 77.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%

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?

$69,808

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$33,735

Per Capita Income

15.0%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97322 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,808 46th percentile higher than 46% 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 48.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.6%

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

What does housing look like?

14,908

Total Housing Units

14,372

Occupied Units

536

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.6%
Renter 45.4%

$352,900

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$1,386

Median Rent

1980

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

+2.9%

YoY Change (2024)

298

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+198%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97322 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 213
2021 +15.7% 247
2022 +14.1% 281
2023 +3.0% 290
2024 +2.9% 298

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 668 business establishments in ZIP 97322, employing approximately 9,018 people with a combined annual payroll of $414,444,000.

668

Businesses

9,018

Employees

$414.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 118 17.7%
Retail trade 99 14.8%
Health care and social assistance 79 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 59 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 56 8.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 53 7.9%
Manufacturing 35 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 35 5.2%
Finance and insurance 32 4.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 31 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing 25 3.7%
Wholesale trade 19 2.8%
Information 8 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 0.8%
Educational services 4 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 97322 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 97322 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 97322 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 97322 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
97352 Jefferson, OR 5,604 8.7 mi
97321 Albany, OR 24,928 5.9 mi
97389 Tangent, OR 1,676 7.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Linn County

97355 standard
Lebanon, OR
Pop: 28,613
97321 standard
Albany, OR
Pop: 24,928
97386 standard
Sweet Home, OR
Pop: 13,567
97374 standard
Scio, OR
Pop: 5,266
97446 standard
Harrisburg, OR
Pop: 4,812
97327 standard
Brownsville, OR
Pop: 2,871

Related Areas

Linn County Albany, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97322 in? ▼
ZIP code 97322 (Albany) is located in Linn County, Oregon. Linn County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/linn-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97322? ▼
ZIP code 97322 in Albany, OR has a population of 34,039 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97322? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97322 is $69,808, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97322? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97322 is $352,900, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97322? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97322 is White at 77.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97322? ▼
ZIP code 97322 has 668 business establishments employing approximately 9,018 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97322? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97322 are: Construction (118), Retail trade (99), Health care and social assistance (79). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97322? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97322 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 198%. 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 97322? ▼
In ZIP code 97322, 48.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% 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 97322? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97322 is 21.1 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 97322? ▼
In ZIP code 97322, approximately 54.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97322? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97322 is 15.0% 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 Albany, 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.