PlainZIP

Scio, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97374

Linn County, Oregon — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,266
16/sq mi
$97,207
Median income
$560,600
Median home value
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Scio pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97374 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97374 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 333.3 square miles in Scio, Linn County, Oregon. The area is home to 5,266 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 97374 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97374 sits at $97,207 (25% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $46,689. The poverty rate stands at 6.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $560,600 (30% above the state average) with median rent at $1,050 per month, and 84.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97374 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Linn County, so you can benchmark 97374 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 97374

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97374.

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 97374, Scio, 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

5,266

Population

333.3

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97374?

46.9

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 88.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
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?

$97,207

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$46,689

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

33.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97374 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,207 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 47.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,023

Total Housing Units

1,894

Occupied Units

129

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$560,600

Median Home Value

+30% vs state

$1,050

Median Rent

1976

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

+4.0%

YoY Change (2024)

311

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+211%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97374 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +211% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 222
2021 +14.3% 254
2022 +17.1% 297
2023 +0.6% 299
2024 +4.0% 311

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 100 business establishments in ZIP 97374, employing approximately 433 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,892,000.

100

Businesses

433

Employees

$25.9M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 31 31.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 10 10.0%
Transportation and warehousing 10 10.0%
Manufacturing 7 7.0%
Retail trade 7 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 7.0%
Wholesale trade 4 4.0%
Health care and social assistance 4 4.0%
Accommodation and food services 4 4.0%
Other services (except public administration) 4 4.0%
Information 3 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.0%

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 97374 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 97374 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 97374 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 97374 ranks #2 of 3 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
97383 Stayton, OR 9,587 7.6 mi
97325 Aumsville, OR 6,614 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Linn County

97322 standard
Albany, OR
Pop: 34,039
97355 standard
Lebanon, OR
Pop: 28,613
97321 standard
Albany, OR
Pop: 24,928
97386 standard
Sweet Home, OR
Pop: 13,567
97446 standard
Harrisburg, OR
Pop: 4,812
97327 standard
Brownsville, OR
Pop: 2,871

Related Areas

Linn County Scio, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97374 in? ▼
ZIP code 97374 (Scio) is located in Linn County, Oregon. Linn County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/linn-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97374? ▼
ZIP code 97374 in Scio, OR has a population of 5,266 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97374? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97374 is $97,207, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97374? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97374 is $560,600, which is 102% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97374? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97374 is White at 88.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97374? ▼
ZIP code 97374 has 100 business establishments employing approximately 433 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97374? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97374 are: Construction (31), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10), Transportation and warehousing (10). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97374? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97374 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 211%. 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 97374? ▼
In ZIP code 97374, 47.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% 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 97374? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97374 is 33.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97374? ▼
In ZIP code 97374, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97374? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97374 is 6.4% 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 Scio, 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.