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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
$88,519
Median income
$396,800
Median home value
28.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 97351 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 135.8 square miles in Independence, Polk County, Oregon. The area is home to 10,307 residents, producing a population density of 76 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 97351 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97351 sits at $88,519 (14% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $33,528. The poverty rate stands at 11.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $396,800 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $1,672 per month, and 56.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97351 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Polk County, so you can benchmark 97351 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 97351

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97351.

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 97351, Independence, 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

10,307

Population

135.8

Area (sq mi)

76

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97351?

32.2

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

9.3%

Foreign-Born

White 64.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 36.7%

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

$33,528

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97351 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,519 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,670

Total Housing Units

3,606

Occupied Units

64

Vacant Units

3.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.7%
Renter 43.3%

$396,800

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$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

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ZIP 97351 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 97351 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 97351 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 97351 ranks #3 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
97306 Salem, OR 27,360 4.7 mi
97302 Salem, OR 37,131 6.8 mi
97371 Rickreall, OR 730 10.4 mi
97352 Jefferson, OR 5,604 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
97347 standard
Grand Ronde, OR
Pop: 1,878
97344 standard
Falls City, OR
Pop: 1,076
97371 standard
Rickreall, OR
Pop: 730

Related Areas

Polk County Independence, OR Oregon

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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Official Data Resources for Independence, 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.