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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
$88,091
Median income
$463,200
Median home value
47.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Oregon average), while per-capita income is $48,143. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.8%. The typical home here is valued at $463,200 (7% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,444 monthly, and 79.1% of units 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. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Benton County, so you can benchmark 97370 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 97370?

44.5

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 85.7%
African American 0.1%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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

$48,143

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97370 ranks nationally

Philomath, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,091 Top 29% higher than 71% 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

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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 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,396

Total Housing Units

4,176

Occupied Units

220

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.1%
Renter 20.9%

$463,200

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
97326 Blodgett, OR 961 7.7 mi

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Pop: 21,377
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Pop: 2,985
97331 standard
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Pop: 2,408
97326 standard
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Pop: 961

Related Areas

Benton County Philomath, OR Oregon

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.