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Sweet Home, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97386

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

13,567
41/sq mi
$64,669
Median income
$331,600
Median home value
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sweet Home pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
41
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97386 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97386 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 328.5 square miles in Sweet Home, Linn County, Oregon. The area is home to 13,567 residents, producing a population density of 41 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 97386 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97386 sits at $64,669 (17% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $33,109. The poverty rate stands at 16.6% and the unemployment rate at 8.0%. On housing, the median home value is $331,600 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $1,303 per month, and 72.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97386 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Linn County, so you can benchmark 97386 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 97386

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97386.

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 97386, Sweet Home, 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

13,567

Population

328.5

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97386?

45.3

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$64,669

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$33,109

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

32.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97386 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,669 38th percentile higher than 38% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 52.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.7%

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

What does housing look like?

6,310

Total Housing Units

6,152

Occupied Units

158

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%

$331,600

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$1,303

Median Rent

1974

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

+2.9%

YoY Change (2024)

305

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+205%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97386 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +205% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.6% 206
2021 +18.7% 245
2022 +17.0% 287
2023 +3.4% 296
2024 +2.9% 305

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 241 business establishments in ZIP 97386, employing approximately 1,971 people with a combined annual payroll of $83,828,000.

241

Businesses

1,971

Employees

$83.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 35 14.5%
Construction 33 13.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 28 11.6%
Transportation and warehousing 25 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 25 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 23 9.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 5.0%
Health care and social assistance 12 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 4.2%
Finance and insurance 9 3.7%
Manufacturing 7 2.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 2.9%
Information 6 2.5%
Wholesale trade 4 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.2%

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
97454 Marcola, OR 1,337 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97386 in? ▼
ZIP code 97386 (Sweet Home) 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 97386? ▼
ZIP code 97386 in Sweet Home, OR has a population of 13,567 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97386? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97386 is $64,669, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97386? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97386 is $331,600, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97386? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97386 is White at 89.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97386? ▼
ZIP code 97386 has 241 business establishments employing approximately 1,971 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97386? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97386 are: Retail trade (35), Construction (33), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (28). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97386? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97386 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 205%. 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 97386? ▼
In ZIP code 97386, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% 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 97386? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97386 is 32.4 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 97386? ▼
In ZIP code 97386, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97386? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97386 is 16.6% 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 Sweet Home, OR

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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.

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