ZIP Code 97002 in Aurora, OR

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Aurora, Oregon
Names to Avoid:
Butteville
Counties:Marion County[Primary]
Clackamas County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:31:56 PM
Population:5,874 [See All]
Area Codes:503 / 971
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:45.2389, -122.8056
Land Area:41.492 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 97002 has 5,874 residents and 2,203 households (average 2.67 persons per household). The median age is 47.7 years, significantly older than the state (39.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.7% male and 48.3% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (79.7%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.1%, which is slightly lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:5,874Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:6,468Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:5,906Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:141.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$65,685Source: Census ACS
Households:2,203Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$443,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.67Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.86Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--5,1995,7815,5565,4125,8875,9895,6895,7956,6576,4186,5586,3056,468
Decennial Census5,623------------------5,874------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 47.7

Male Median Age: 46.5

Female Median Age: 49.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1671471791941531071721851561762002492802202191305347
Female1181351581691221251631451471742072472532391951166265
Total285282337363275232335330303350407496533459414246115112
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:4,68174.50%
Black:290.46%
Hispanic:*94615.06%
Asian:590.94%
American Indian:821.31%
Hawaiian:100.16%
Other:4767.58%
Total:6,283100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:3,03451.65%46.5 years
Females:2,84048.35%49.2 years
Total:5,874100%47.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:5,54985.79%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:380.59%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2423.74%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:63913.62%
Total Population:6,468100%
Total Native Population:5,58786.38%
Total Foreign-born Population:88113.62%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $65,685, which is well under the state median ($80,426), is up $696 (1.1%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,181. Family households earn a median of $70,125 versus $38,947 for nonfamily households (a difference of $31,178). By gender, male median income is $46,820 and female is $58,125, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $11,305 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 49.4%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is narrowly below the state rate (5.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$64,989$65,129$65,150$62,864$67,784$64,146$74,138$71,587$81,866$73,462$67,576$62,477$65,685
Median Family Income$77,679$73,555$72,333$67,083$77,750$77,927$85,875$82,350$84,931$81,905$76,205$60,106$70,125
Median NonFamily Income$33,672$38,958$50,859$48,125$52,617$43,750$34,956$37,340$43,958$44,432$47,431$57,050$38,947
Median Male Income$54,297$54,838$55,435$55,472$55,444$55,833$57,441$57,450$56,563$54,858$54,934$57,837$46,820
Median Female Income$33,750$41,494$44,081$47,283$46,176$43,800$47,500$42,319$46,033$51,742$52,095$54,375$58,125
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:2,55547.12%
Unemployed:1262.32%
Not In Labor Force:2,74150.55%
Total:5,422100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:90735.50%
Service:41116.09%
Sales and Office:43517.03%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:42316.56%
Production, transportation, and material moving:37914.83%
Total Civilian Employed Population:2,555100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $443,000, which is far above the national median ($303,400), is up $137,500 (45.01%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $59,700. The median gross rent is $1,522, which is far above the national median ($1,348), is up $550 (56.58%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $553. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.93% (54.27% with a mortgage, 45.73% free-and-clear) and renters 18.07% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.03%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$305,500$316,800$297,600$301,200$318,700$333,300$311,200$353,800$383,300$402,100$405,300$432,500$443,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:122.91%
$500 to $999:6014.53%
$1,000 to $1,499:9122.03%
$1,500 to $1,999:10124.46%
$2,000 to $2,499:102.42%
$2,500 to $2,999:266.30%
$3,000 or more:358.47%
No Rent:7818.89%
Total:413100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$972$1,296$1,250$1,354$1,013$1,015$1,055$1,009$969$1,063$1,300$1,293$1,522
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,01644.46%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):85637.46%
Renter Occupied:41318.07%
Total Occupied Housing Units:2,285100%

Occupied Housing Units:2,28595.97%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):964.03%
Total Housing Units:2,381100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:1,68770.85%
Multi-Family Units:301.26%
Other Units:66427.89%
Total Housing Units:2,381100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 24.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (36.20%). High school or higher is 89.20%, which is on par with the state rate (91.70%). The uninsured rate is 9.70%, which is on par with the state rate (6.20%). Public coverage is 48.30%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 7.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 4.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (39.51%). College enrollment is 17.77%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:4028.64%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1012.17%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,37929.65%
Some college, no degree:1,21326.08%
Associate's degree:4349.33%
Bachelor's degree:68414.71%
Graduate or professional degree:4389.42%
Total:4,651100%
High school or higher:4,14889.19%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,12224.12%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:3,56348.75%
Public Insurance:3,12142.70%
No Insurance:6258.55%
Total:7,309100%
Has Health Insurance:6,68491.45%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty2.1%2.7%5.2%5.3%4.4%4.3%3.8%2.8%3.0%2.2%7.5%4.4%7.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:151.03%
Kindergarten:765.19%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):57839.51%
High school (grades 9-12):53436.50%
College or graduate school:26017.77%
Total:1,463100%
Early Childhood:916.22%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,18881.20%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 97002 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 213 business establishments, employing about 2,562 people with an annual payroll of $174,155,000. USPS data shows 2,212 residential mailboxes and 242 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:2,212Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:242Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,658Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,689Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:133Source: USPS
# of Businesses:213Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$39,691,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$174,155,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:2,562Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 97002 is located in Marion County, Oregon, within the Salem, OR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41420) and Oregon's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 435,085 people, about 1.35% of whom live in ZIP Code 97002. It covers 41.492 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.577 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Salem, ORSource: Census
CBSA Number:41420Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:435,085Source: Census
MSA:Portland-Salem, OR-WA CMSASource: Census
Land Area:41.492 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.577 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:5189.73 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Salem, OR PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4103300Source: Census
Place Name:Aurora city; OregonSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


97003 | | 97001

Schools in ZIP Code 97002


ZIP Code 97002 is in the North Marion School District 15, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

North Marion Intermediate School 20237 Grim Rd Ne
Aurora, OR 97002
District: North Marion School District 15
North Marion High School 20167 Grim Rd Ne
Aurora, OR 97002
District: North Marion School District 15
North Marion Middle School 20246 Grim Rd Ne
Aurora, OR 97002
District: North Marion School District 15
North Marion Primary School 20257 Grim Rd Ne
Aurora, OR 97002
District: North Marion School District 15
Victory Academy 12155 Sw Tooze Rd
Sherwood, OR 97140
District: Private SchoolNearby
Willamette Valley Christian Academy 1905 N Maple St
Canby, OR 97013
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Luke School 529 Harrison St
Woodburn, OR 97071
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 97002


George Fox University 414 N Meridian St
Newberg, OR 97132
Type: Post Secondary
Northwest College-Tualatin 8345 Sw Nyberg Street
Tualatin, OR 97062-9462
Type: Post Secondary
Mount Angel Seminary 1 Abbey Drive
Saint Benedict, OR 97373
Type: Post Secondary
Clackamas Community College 19600 Molalla Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045-8980
Type: Post Secondary
Summit Salon Academy-Portland 8820 Sw Center
Tigard, OR 97223
Type: Post Secondary
Portland Community College 12000 Sw 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219-7132
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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