Sublimity, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97385
Marion County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,257
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $84,796
- Median income Above-median income area
- $494,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sublimity pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97385 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 97385 (Sublimity, OR) fell -3.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 279.4 in 2023 to 269.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97385 covers 105.7 square miles in Sublimity, Marion County, Oregon (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,257 residents on file, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97385 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,796 (9% above the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,114. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 1.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $494,600 (14% above the average Oregon ZIP) and median rent is $1,589; 76.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marion County, so 97385 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 97385
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sublimity, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97385.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 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 97385, Sublimity, 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
3,257
Population
105.7
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97385?
46.4
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
8.7%
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?
$84,796
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$42,114
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97385 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Sublimity, 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)
$84,796 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
1,585housing units
1,585
Total Housing Units
1,552
Occupied Units
33
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$494,600
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,589
Median Rent
1992
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)
269
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+169%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97385 have decreased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 203 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 227 |
| 2022 | +22.9% | 279 |
| 2023 | +0.1% | 279 |
| 2024 | -3.6% | 269 |
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 60 business establishments in ZIP 97385, employing approximately 602 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,812,000.
60
Businesses
602
Employees
$30.8M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 13.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 13.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 8.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 6.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.0% |
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 97385 vs 97383 →
ZIP 97385 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97381
Silverton (97381)
14,711 residents
- 97383
Stayton (97383)
9,587 residents
- 97325
Aumsville (97325)
6,614 residents
- 97385 3,257
Sublimity (97385)
3,257 residents
- 97375 1,252
Scotts Mills (97375)
1,252 residents
- 97384 23
Mehama (97384)
23 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97385 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97385 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97375
Scotts Mills (97375)
$110,758 median income
- 97325
Aumsville (97325)
$100,056 median income
- 97381
Silverton (97381)
$89,383 median income
- 97385
Sublimity (97385)
$84,796 median income
- 97383
Stayton (97383)
$78,853 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97385 ranks #4 of 5 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 97385, 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 (3,257 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 97385 in?
ZIP code 97385 (Sublimity) 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 97385?
ZIP code 97385 in Sublimity, OR has a population of 3,257 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97385?
The median household income in ZIP 97385 is $84,796, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97385?
The median home value in ZIP 97385 is $494,600, which is 78% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97385?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97385 is White at 80.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97385?
ZIP code 97385 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 602 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97385?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97385 are: Construction (9), Retail trade (8), Health care and social assistance (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97385?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97385 decreased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 169%. 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 97385?
In ZIP code 97385, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.5% 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 97385?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97385 is 21.2 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 97385?
In ZIP code 97385, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97385?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97385 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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