Monmouth, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97361
Polk County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,258
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,505
- Median income Near-median income area
- $451,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Monmouth pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97361 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 97361 (Monmouth, OR) rose +3.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 297.6 in 2023 to 308.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97361 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Monmouth, Polk County, Oregon, home to 11,258 residents across 362.0 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97361 reports a modest median household income of $69,505 (11% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,689. The poverty rate is 15.8%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $451,100 (4% above the average Oregon ZIP) and median rent is $1,108; 56.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Polk County, so 97361 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 97361
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Monmouth, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97361.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
51 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
37 establishments
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 20
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Retail trade 17
Retail trade
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 97361, Monmouth, 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
11,258
Population
362.0
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97361?
29.8
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
6.7%
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?
$69,505
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$31,689
Per Capita Income
15.8%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97361 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Monmouth, 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)
$69,505 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
5,194housing units
5,194
Total Housing Units
4,758
Occupied Units
436
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$451,100
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$1,108
Median Rent
1990
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
+3.6%
YoY Change (2024)
308
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+208%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97361 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +208% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 210 |
| 2021 | +16.0% | 244 |
| 2022 | +17.3% | 286 |
| 2023 | +4.0% | 298 |
| 2024 | +3.6% | 308 |
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 225 business establishments in ZIP 97361, employing approximately 1,818 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,511,000.
225
Businesses
1,818
Employees
$69.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 51 | 22.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 37 | 16.4% |
| Construction | 28 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 8.9% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 7.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.3% |
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 97361 vs 97330 →
ZIP 97361 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97330
Corvallis (97330)
41,472 residents
- 97361 11,258
Monmouth (97361)
11,258 residents
- 97344 1,076
Falls City (97344)
1,076 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97361 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97361 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97330
Corvallis (97330)
$70,742 median income
- 97361
Monmouth (97361)
$69,505 median income
- 97344
Falls City (97344)
$59,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97361 ranks #2 of 3 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 97361, 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 (11,258 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 97361 in?
ZIP code 97361 (Monmouth) 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 97361?
ZIP code 97361 in Monmouth, OR has a population of 11,258 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97361?
The median household income in ZIP 97361 is $69,505, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97361?
The median home value in ZIP 97361 is $451,100, which is 62% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97361?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97361 is White at 77.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97361?
ZIP code 97361 has 225 business establishments employing approximately 1,818 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97361?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97361 are: Health care and social assistance (51), Accommodation and food services (37), Construction (28). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97361?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97361 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 208%. 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 97361?
In ZIP code 97361, 52.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.8% 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 97361?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97361 is 24.5 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 97361?
In ZIP code 97361, approximately 56.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97361?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97361 is 15.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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