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 High-density area
- $69,808
- Median income Near-median income area
- $352,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 22.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 97322 (Albany, OR) rose +2.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 290.0 in 2023 to 298.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97322 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, with 34,039 residents across 161.4 square miles, a density of 211 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97322 reports a modest median household income of $69,808 (10% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,735. The poverty rate is 15.0%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $352,900 (18% below the average Oregon ZIP), and median rent is $1,386; owner occupancy is 54.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Linn County, so 97322 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 97322
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albany, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97322.
- Construction
Construction
118 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
99 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
79 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
59 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
56 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 97322, Albany, 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
34,039
Population
161.4
Area (sq mi)
211
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97322?
38.2
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
7.6%
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?
$69,808
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$33,735
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97322 ranks nationally
Albany, OR 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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
14,908housing units
14,908
Total Housing Units
14,372
Occupied Units
536
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$352,900
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 97322 vs 97352 →
ZIP 97322 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97322
Albany (97322)
34,039 residents
- 97321
Albany (97321)
24,928 residents
- 97352 5,604
Jefferson (97352)
5,604 residents
- 97389 1,676
Tangent (97389)
1,676 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97322 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97322 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97352
Jefferson (97352)
$107,000 median income
- 97321
Albany (97321)
$99,416 median income
- 97389
Tangent (97389)
$94,909 median income
- 97322
Albany (97322)
$69,808 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97322, 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 (34,039 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 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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