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Silverton, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97381

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

14,711
52/sq mi
$89,383
Median income
$539,600
Median home value
30.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
52
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97381 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97381 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 281.8 square miles in Silverton, Marion County, Oregon. The area is home to 14,711 residents, producing a population density of 52 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 97381 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97381 sits at $89,383 (15% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $42,005. The poverty rate stands at 8.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $539,600 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $1,574 per month, and 67.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97381 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 97381 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 97381

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97381.

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 97381, Silverton, 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

14,711

Population

281.8

Area (sq mi)

52

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97381?

41.0

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 79.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%

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?

$89,383

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$42,005

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97381 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,383 Top 27% higher than 73% 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 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.9%

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

What does housing look like?

5,863

Total Housing Units

5,698

Occupied Units

165

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.7%
Renter 32.3%

$539,600

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$1,574

Median Rent

1980

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

+6.7%

YoY Change (2024)

321

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+221%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97381 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +221% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 217
2021 +14.5% 249
2022 +13.9% 284
2023 +6.0% 300
2024 +6.7% 321

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 452 business establishments in ZIP 97381, employing approximately 4,276 people with a combined annual payroll of $226,873,000.

452

Businesses

4,276

Employees

$226.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 90 19.9%
Health care and social assistance 59 13.1%
Accommodation and food services 45 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 40 8.8%
Retail trade 37 8.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 7.5%
Finance and insurance 29 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 6.0%
Manufacturing 21 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 4.2%
Transportation and warehousing 13 2.9%
Educational services 10 2.2%
Wholesale trade 9 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 1.6%
Information 4 0.9%

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 97381 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 97381 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 97381 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 97381 ranks #3 of 5 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
97373 Saint Benedict, OR 178 6.0 mi
97362 Mount Angel, OR 4,338 6.8 mi
97385 Sublimity, OR 3,257 7.4 mi
97375 Scotts Mills, OR 1,252 7.3 mi
97325 Aumsville, OR 6,614 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marion County

97301 standard
Salem, OR
Pop: 53,518
97305 standard
Salem, OR
Pop: 40,176
97303 standard
Salem, OR
Pop: 38,663
97302 standard
Salem, OR
Pop: 37,131
97071 standard
Woodburn, OR
Pop: 28,803
97306 standard
Salem, OR
Pop: 27,360

Related Areas

Marion County Silverton, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97381 in? ▼
ZIP code 97381 (Silverton) is located in Marion County, Oregon. Marion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marion-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97381? ▼
ZIP code 97381 in Silverton, OR has a population of 14,711 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97381? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97381 is $89,383, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97381? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97381 is $539,600, which is 94% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97381? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97381 is White at 79.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97381? ▼
ZIP code 97381 has 452 business establishments employing approximately 4,276 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97381? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97381 are: Construction (90), Health care and social assistance (59), Accommodation and food services (45). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97381? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97381 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 221%. 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 97381? ▼
In ZIP code 97381, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.9% 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 97381? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97381 is 29.3 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 97381? ▼
In ZIP code 97381, approximately 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97381? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97381 is 8.5% 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 Silverton, 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.