ZIP Code 97026 in Gervais, OR

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Gervais, Oregon
Names to Avoid:
Saint Louis
County:Marion County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:10:07:29 AM
Population:4,076 [See All]
Area Code:503
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:45.1152, -122.9381
Land Area:33.784 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 97026 has 4,076 residents and 1,067 households (average 3.81 persons per household). The median age is 32.4 years, significantly younger than the state (39.9) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.3% male and 47.7% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (52.2%) and White (49.3%, much lower than the state average of 74.8% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 52.2%, which is much higher than the state average (13.9%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (6.3%) and national averages (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:4,076Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:3,959Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:3,524Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:120.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$90,461Source: Census ACS
Households:1,067Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$395,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.81Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.22Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--3,3293,9523,9174,0004,2284,4194,5964,5284,4683,9263,6203,4873,8983,959
Decennial Census3,815------------------4,076--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 32.4

Male Median Age: 31.5

Female Median Age: 33.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male16016016619918316113212012512213213710610362351911
Female143146153158150141136137143107119119868132462323
Total30330631935733330226825726822925125619218494814234
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2,01137.10%
Black:260.48%
Hispanic:*2,12739.24%
Asian:350.65%
American Indian:1703.14%
Hawaiian:30.06%
Other:1,04919.35%
Total:5,421100%
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:2,13352.33%31.5 years
Females:1,94347.67%33.2 years
Total:4,076100%32.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:2,86172.27%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:471.19%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:44711.29%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:60426.55%
Total Population:3,959100%
Total Native Population:2,90873.45%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,05126.55%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $90,461, which is markedly greater than the national median ($80,734), is up $43,651 (93.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,678. Family households earn a median of $101,136 versus $61,711 for nonfamily households (a difference of $39,425). By gender, male median income is $48,125 and female is $42,125, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $6,000 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 69.2%, which is well above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.5%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (29.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$46,810$50,458$51,467$53,785$55,652$57,773$60,688$66,676$69,783$70,329$81,298$81,250$89,630$90,461
Median Family Income$47,791$50,652$52,114$54,779$57,985$58,409$61,113$68,676$75,294$77,069$90,385$96,818$107,000$101,136
Median NonFamily Income$40,000$34,479$21,719$16,875$0$22,813$0$36,625$46,250$50,179$52,578$55,441$57,895$61,711
Median Male Income$33,832$36,875$43,782$42,500$36,398$40,339$41,489$41,199$41,563$44,300$46,813$49,694$46,978$48,125
Median Female Income$27,339$29,205$30,724$31,964$30,417$28,125$26,813$28,922$32,460$40,038$43,333$44,625$41,583$42,125
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:2,06565.29%
Unemployed:1203.79%
Not In Labor Force:97830.92%
Total:3,163100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:55927.07%
Service:27313.22%
Sales and Office:28813.95%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:60629.35%
Production, transportation, and material moving:33916.42%
Total Civilian Employed Population:2,065100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $395,400, which is far above the national median ($332,700), is up $204,900 (107.56%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $143,000. The median gross rent is $1,772, which is markedly greater than the national median ($1,413), is up $941 (113.24%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $549. Of occupied housing, owners make up 86.63% (64.16% with a mortgage, 35.84% free-and-clear) and renters 13.37% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.87%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$190,500$178,000$184,800$173,600$172,700$168,600$203,800$230,100$252,400$269,300$285,900$343,400$354,700$395,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:1811.39%
$1,500 to $1,999:7950.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:2515.82%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:3622.78%
Total:158100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$831$900$1,008$1,005$895$1,139$1,169$1,139$1,223$1,286$1,302$1,432$1,689$1,772
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):65755.58%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):36731.05%
Renter Occupied:15813.37%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,182100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,18292.13%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1017.87%
Total Housing Units:1,283100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:1,02479.81%
Multi-Family Units:1068.26%
Other Units:15311.93%
Total Housing Units:1,283100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 16.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 76.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 16.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 6.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 15.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 11.40 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (47.00%). College enrollment is 20.35%, 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 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:36214.88%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2178.92%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):85034.94%
Some college, no degree:44018.08%
Associate's degree:1686.91%
Bachelor's degree:32813.48%
Graduate or professional degree:682.79%
Total:2,433100%
High school or higher:1,85476.20%
Bachelor's degree or higher:39616.28%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:2,26152.13%
Public Insurance:1,42132.76%
No Insurance:65515.10%
Total:4,337100%
Has Health Insurance:3,68284.90%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty21.2%21.6%19.5%18.7%18.6%18.7%18.6%19.2%16.9%16.0%10.6%10.0%5.5%6.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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:262.69%
Kindergarten:464.75%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):45547.00%
High school (grades 9-12):24425.21%
College or graduate school:19720.35%
Total:968100%
Early Childhood:727.44%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):74576.96%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 97026 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 85 business establishments, employing about 386 people with an annual payroll of $17,657,000. USPS data shows 925 residential mailboxes and 10 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:925Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:10Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:4,815Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:505Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:85Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$4,011,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$17,657,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:386Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 97026 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 390,738 people, about 1.04% of whom live in ZIP Code 97026. It covers 33.784 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.467 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Salem, ORSource: Census
CBSA Number:41420Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:390,738Source: Census
MSA:Portland-Salem, OR-WA CMSASource: Census
Land Area:33.784 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.467 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:4128650Source: Census
Place Name:Gervais city; OregonSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


97027 | | 97024

Schools in ZIP Code 97026


ZIP Code 97026 is in the Gervais School District 1, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Gervais Elementary School 150 Douglas Ave
Gervais, OR 97026
District: Gervais School District 1
Gervais Middle School 300 Douglas Ave
Gervais, OR 97026
District: Gervais School District 1
Gervais High School 300 E Douglas St
Gervais, OR 97026
District: Gervais School District 1
Frontier Charter Academy 380 Douglas Ave # 9
Gervais, OR 97026
District: Gervais School District 1
Sacred Heart Catholic School 515 7th St
Gervais, OR 97026
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 97026


Mount Angel Seminary 1 Abbey Drive
Saint Benedict, OR 97373
Type: Post Secondary
Chemeketa Community College 4000 Lancaster Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97305
Type: Post Secondary
Institute Of Technology 4700 Silverton Road Ne
Salem, OR 97305
Type: Post Secondary
College Of Hair Design Careers 1684 Clay St Ne
Salem, OR 97301-1952
Type: Post Secondary
Phagans School Of Beauty 622 Lancaster Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97301
Type: Post Secondary
Johnny Matthew's Hairdressing Training School 255 Liberty St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
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 February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 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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