PlainZIP

Falls City, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97344

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

1,076
38/sq mi
$59,000
Median income
$320,700
Median home value
25.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Falls City pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97344 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97344 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.6 square miles in Falls City, Polk County, Oregon. The area is home to 1,076 residents, producing a population density of 38 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 97344 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97344 sits at $59,000 (24% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $26,135. The poverty rate stands at 17.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $320,700 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $1,086 per month, and 76.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97344 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is —. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Polk County, so you can benchmark 97344 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 →

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 97344, Falls City, 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

1,076

Population

28.6

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97344?

35.6

Median Age

55.3%

Male

44.7%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 85.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%

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?

$59,000

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$26,135

Per Capita Income

17.1%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97344 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,000 27th percentile higher than 27% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.5%

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

What does housing look like?

535

Total Housing Units

520

Occupied Units

15

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.7%
Renter 23.3%

$320,700

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$1,086

Median Rent

1975

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

+1.5%

YoY Change (2021)

262

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+162%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97344 have increased 1.5% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2016 — 137
2017 +26.9% 174
2020 — 258
2021 +1.5% 262

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 97344, employing approximately 31 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,305,000.

12

Businesses

31

Employees

$1.3M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 25.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 25.0%

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 97344 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 97344 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 97344 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 97344 ranks #3 of 3 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
97338 Dallas, OR 20,045 7.0 mi
97361 Monmouth, OR 11,258 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Polk County

97304 standard
Salem, OR
Pop: 28,454
97338 standard
Dallas, OR
Pop: 20,045
97361 standard
Monmouth, OR
Pop: 11,258
97351 standard
Independence, OR
Pop: 10,307
97347 standard
Grand Ronde, OR
Pop: 1,878
97371 standard
Rickreall, OR
Pop: 730

Related Areas

Polk County Falls City, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97344 in? ▼
ZIP code 97344 (Falls City) is located in Polk County, Oregon. Polk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/polk-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97344? ▼
ZIP code 97344 in Falls City, OR has a population of 1,076 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97344? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97344 is $59,000, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97344? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97344 is $320,700, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97344? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97344 is White at 85.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97344? ▼
ZIP code 97344 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 31 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97344? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97344 increased by 1.5% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. 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 97344? ▼
In ZIP code 97344, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97344? ▼
In ZIP code 97344, approximately 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97344? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97344 is 17.1% 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 Falls City, 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.