Independence, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97351
Polk County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,307
- 76/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $88,519
- Median income Above-median income area
- $396,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Independence pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 76
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97351 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 97351 (Independence, OR) rose +2.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 297.9 in 2023 to 306.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97351 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Independence, Polk County, Oregon, home to 10,307 residents across 135.8 square miles, a density of 76 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97351 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,519 (14% above the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,528. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $396,800 (8% below the average Oregon ZIP) and median rent is $1,672; 56.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Polk County, so 97351 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 97351
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Independence, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97351.
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
17 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 97351, Independence, 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
10,307
Population
135.8
Area (sq mi)
76
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97351?
32.2
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
9.3%
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?
$88,519
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$33,528
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97351 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Independence, 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)
$88,519 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
3,670housing units
3,670
Total Housing Units
3,606
Occupied Units
64
Vacant Units
3.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$396,800
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,672
Median Rent
1996
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
+2.7%
YoY Change (2024)
306
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+206%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97351 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +206% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.7% | 218 |
| 2021 | +15.1% | 251 |
| 2022 | +16.2% | 292 |
| 2023 | +2.0% | 298 |
| 2024 | +2.7% | 306 |
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 218 business establishments in ZIP 97351, employing approximately 2,288 people with a combined annual payroll of $94,202,000.
218
Businesses
2,288
Employees
$94.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 34 | 15.6% |
| Retail trade | 28 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 11.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 11.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 2.3% |
| Information | 4 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.8% |
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 97351 vs 97306 →
ZIP 97351 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97302
Salem (97302)
37,131 residents
- 97306
Salem (97306)
27,360 residents
- 97351 10,307
Independence (97351)
10,307 residents
- 97352 5,604
Jefferson (97352)
5,604 residents
- 97371 730
Rickreall (97371)
730 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97351 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97351 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
- 97306
Salem (97306)
$101,753 median income
- 97351
Independence (97351)
$88,519 median income
- 97302
Salem (97302)
$85,833 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97351 ranks #3 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 97351, 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 (10,307 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 97351 in?
ZIP code 97351 (Independence) 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 97351?
ZIP code 97351 in Independence, OR has a population of 10,307 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97351?
The median household income in ZIP 97351 is $88,519, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97351?
The median home value in ZIP 97351 is $396,800, which is 43% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97351?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97351 is White at 64.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97351?
ZIP code 97351 has 218 business establishments employing approximately 2,288 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97351?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97351 are: Construction (34), Retail trade (28), Accommodation and food services (26). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97351?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97351 increased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 206%. 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 97351?
In ZIP code 97351, 51.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% 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 97351?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97351 is 24.8 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 97351?
In ZIP code 97351, approximately 56.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97351?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97351 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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