Monroe, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97456
Benton County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,985
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $71,111
- Median income Near-median income area
- $407,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Monroe pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97456 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 97456 (Monroe, OR) rose +8.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 279.1 in 2023 to 303.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97456 covers 235.0 square miles in Monroe, Benton County, Oregon (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,985 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97456 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,111 (9% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,789. Unemployment is 13.5%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $407,700 (6% below the average Oregon ZIP) and median rent is $1,231; 76.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 39 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Benton County, so 97456 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 97456
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Monroe, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97456.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
10 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
4 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 97456, Monroe, 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
2,985
Population
235.0
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97456?
45.9
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
5.5%
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?
$71,111
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$34,789
Per Capita Income
17.2%
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Unemployment Rate
39.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97456 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Monroe, 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)
$71,111 48th percentile higher than 48% 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
1,266housing units
1,266
Total Housing Units
1,254
Occupied Units
12
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$407,700
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,231
Median Rent
1981
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
+8.9%
YoY Change (2024)
304
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+204%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97456 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +204% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 214 |
| 2021 | +15.7% | 248 |
| 2022 | +19.3% | 296 |
| 2023 | -5.6% | 279 |
| 2024 | +8.9% | 304 |
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 58 business establishments in ZIP 97456, employing approximately 255 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,742,000.
58
Businesses
255
Employees
$9.7M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 17.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 17.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 8.6% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 8.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 6.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 5.2% |
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 97456 vs 97333 →
ZIP 97456 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97333
Corvallis (97333)
21,377 residents
- 97448
Junction City (97448)
12,244 residents
- 97456 2,985
Monroe (97456)
2,985 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97456 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97456 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97448
Junction City (97448)
$81,029 median income
- 97456
Monroe (97456)
$71,111 median income
- 97333
Corvallis (97333)
$65,191 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97456 ranks #2 of 3 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 97456, 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 (2,985 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 97456 in?
ZIP code 97456 (Monroe) is located in Benton County, Oregon. Benton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/benton-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97456?
ZIP code 97456 in Monroe, OR has a population of 2,985 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97456?
The median household income in ZIP 97456 is $71,111, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97456?
The median home value in ZIP 97456 is $407,700, which is 47% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97456?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97456 is White at 72.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97456?
ZIP code 97456 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 255 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97456?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97456 are: Construction (10), Transportation and warehousing (10), Manufacturing (5). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97456?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97456 increased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 204%. 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 97456?
In ZIP code 97456, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% 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 97456?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97456 is 39.4 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 97456?
In ZIP code 97456, approximately 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97456?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97456 is 17.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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