Philomath, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97370
Benton County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,271
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $88,091
- Median income Above-median income area
- $463,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Philomath pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97370 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 97370 (Philomath, OR) rose +5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 294.4 in 2023 to 310.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97370 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philomath, Benton County, Oregon, home to 8,271 residents across 376.0 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97370 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,091 (13% above the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,143. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.9% and unemployment is 2.8%. Median home value is $463,200 (7% above the average Oregon ZIP) and median rent is $1,444; 79.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Benton County, so 97370 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 97370
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philomath, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97370.
- Construction
Construction
45 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
28 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
23 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
22 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 97370, Philomath, 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
8,271
Population
376.0
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97370?
44.5
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
5.9%
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?
$88,091
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$48,143
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97370 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Philomath, 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)
$88,091 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
4,396housing units
4,396
Total Housing Units
4,176
Occupied Units
220
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$463,200
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$1,444
Median Rent
1984
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
+5.3%
YoY Change (2024)
310
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+210%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97370 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +210% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 214 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 245 |
| 2022 | +19.8% | 293 |
| 2023 | +0.5% | 294 |
| 2024 | +5.3% | 310 |
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 261 business establishments in ZIP 97370, employing approximately 2,149 people with a combined annual payroll of $119,183,000.
261
Businesses
2,149
Employees
$119.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 45 | 17.2% |
| Manufacturing | 28 | 10.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 23 | 8.8% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 7.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 6.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 6 | 2.3% |
| Information | 5 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.9% |
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 97370 vs 97326 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97326 | Blodgett, OR | 961 | 7.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97370, 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 (8,271 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 97370 in?
ZIP code 97370 (Philomath) is located in Benton County, Oregon. Benton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/benton-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97370?
ZIP code 97370 in Philomath, OR has a population of 8,271 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97370?
The median household income in ZIP 97370 is $88,091, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97370?
The median home value in ZIP 97370 is $463,200, which is 67% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97370?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97370 is White at 85.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97370?
ZIP code 97370 has 261 business establishments employing approximately 2,149 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97370?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97370 are: Construction (45), Manufacturing (28), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (23). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97370?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97370 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 210%. 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 97370?
In ZIP code 97370, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.2% 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 97370?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97370 is 21.8 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 97370?
In ZIP code 97370, approximately 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97370?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97370 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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