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ZIP Code 97385

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

3,257
31/sq mi
$84,796
Median income
$494,600
Median home value
30.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 97385 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 105.7 square miles in Sublimity, Marion County, Oregon. The area is home to 3,257 residents, producing a population density of 31 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 97385 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97385 sits at $84,796 (9% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $42,114. The poverty rate stands at 9.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $494,600 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $1,589 per month, and 76.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97385 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 97385 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 97385

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97385.

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 97385, Sublimity, 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

3,257

Population

105.7

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97385?

46.4

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

8.7%

Foreign-Born

White 80.1%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%

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

$42,114

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97385 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,796 Top 32% higher than 68% 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 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,585

Total Housing Units

1,552

Occupied Units

33

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.4%
Renter 23.6%

$494,600

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$1,589

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 97385 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 97385 ranks #4 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 97385 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 97385 ranks #4 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
97383 Stayton, OR 9,587 5.1 mi
97381 Silverton, OR 14,711 7.4 mi
97325 Aumsville, OR 6,614 6.5 mi
97384 Mehama, OR 23 7.5 mi
97375 Scotts Mills, OR 1,252 10.0 mi

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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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