PlainZIP

Tangent, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97389

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

1,676
18/sq mi
$94,909
Median income
$433,000
Median home value
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97389 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97389 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 92.1 square miles in Tangent, Linn County, Oregon. The area is home to 1,676 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 97389 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97389 sits at $94,909 (22% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $42,159. The poverty rate stands at 15.3% and the unemployment rate at 10.7%. On housing, the median home value is $433,000 (0% above the state average) with median rent at $2,043 per month, and 61.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97389 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Linn County, so you can benchmark 97389 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 97389

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97389.

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 97389, Tangent, 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

1,676

Population

92.1

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97389?

41.4

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

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?

$94,909

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$42,159

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

10.7%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97389 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,909 Top 23% higher than 77% 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 48.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%

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

What does housing look like?

652

Total Housing Units

614

Occupied Units

38

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.7%
Renter 38.3%

$433,000

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

$2,043

Median Rent

1995

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

+31.3%

YoY Change (2022)

272

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+172%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97389 have increased 31.3% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +3.5% 162
2019 +6.2% 172
2020 +8.3% 186
2021 +11.4% 207
2022 +31.3% 272

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 85 business establishments in ZIP 97389, employing approximately 1,476 people with a combined annual payroll of $119,469,000.

85

Businesses

1,476

Employees

$119.5M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 15 17.6%
Wholesale trade 15 17.6%
Transportation and warehousing 12 14.1%
Other services (except public administration) 9 10.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 9.4%
Retail trade 5 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 5.9%
Manufacturing 4 4.7%
Finance and insurance 3 3.5%

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 97389 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 97389 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 97389 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 97389 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
97377 Shedd, OR 917 4.9 mi
97321 Albany, OR 24,928 8.5 mi
97322 Albany, OR 34,039 7.3 mi
97348 Halsey, OR 1,625 10.4 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
97374 standard
Scio, OR
Pop: 5,266
97446 standard
Harrisburg, OR
Pop: 4,812

Related Areas

Linn County Tangent, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97389 in? ▼
ZIP code 97389 (Tangent) 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 97389? ▼
ZIP code 97389 in Tangent, OR has a population of 1,676 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97389? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97389 is $94,909, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97389? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97389 is $433,000, which is 56% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97389? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97389 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97389? ▼
ZIP code 97389 has 85 business establishments employing approximately 1,476 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97389? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97389 are: Construction (15), Wholesale trade (15), Transportation and warehousing (12). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97389? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97389 increased by 31.3% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. 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 97389? ▼
In ZIP code 97389, 48.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% 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 97389? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97389 is 22.8 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 97389? ▼
In ZIP code 97389, approximately 61.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97389? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97389 is 15.3% 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 Tangent, 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.