| City: | Salem, Oregon |
| Names to Avoid: | State Government |
| County: | Marion County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:09:19 AM |
| Population: | 1,150 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 503 / 971 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 44.9303, -123.0078 |
| Land Area: | 0.176 sq mi |
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Oregon State Government operates under dedicated ZIP code 97310 in Marion County, Oregon. This designation serves the Oregon State Capitol complex and numerous state agencies in Salem, Oregon's capital city. The ZIP encompasses 0.18 square miles near Southeast Salem and routes mail to 38 distinct state buildings, including the Secretary of State, Department of Education, Oregon State Police, and the state penitentiary. This postal designation has served state government for over two decades.
Postal records identify 66 delivery codes serving agencies such as the Archives Division, Elections Division, Corporation Division, Higher Education Coordinating Commission, Department of Forestry, and Transportation Department. The Oregon Correctional Institute and Women's Correctional Facility also receive mail at this ZIP. The 2020 Census counted 1,150 residents, all living in institutionalized group quarters (correctional facilities), with a median age of 37.0 years. Census Business Patterns shows 11 establishments employing 66 workers. Salem is the valid mailing city for state government correspondence.
| Population: | 1,150 |
| Median Age: | 37.0 |
| Housing Units: | 0 |
| Establishments: | 11 |
| Employment: | 66 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 97310 has 1,150 residents and 0 households. The median age is 37.0 years, slightly younger than the state (39.9) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 99.7% male and 0.3% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (72.2%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.3%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,150Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,379Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 6,534.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,194 | 1,099 | 1,144 | 1,379 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,150 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37
Male Median Age: 37.1
Female Median Age: 28.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 132 | 161 | 199 | 178 | 162 | 73 | 94 | 71 | 26 | 31 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 133 | 162 | 200 | 178 | 162 | 73 | 94 | 71 | 26 | 31 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 830 | 64.34% |
| Black: | 117 | 9.07% |
| Hispanic:* | 142 | 11.01% |
| Asian: | 17 | 1.32% |
| American Indian: | 39 | 3.02% |
| Hawaiian: | 3 | 0.23% |
| Other: | 142 | 11.01% |
| Total: | 1,290 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,147 | 99.74% | 37.1 years |
| Females: | 3 | 0.26% | 28.5 years |
| Total: | 1,150 | 100% | 37.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,345 | 97.53% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 34 | 2.47% |
| Total Population: | 1,379 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,345 | 97.53% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 34 | 2.47% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $2,499 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $2,499 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $2,499 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,379 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 1,379 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, 2.10% 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 89.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (61.81%). College enrollment is 61.81%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 117 | 10.09% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 503 | 43.36% |
| Some college, no degree: | 458 | 39.48% |
| Associate's degree: | 58 | 5.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 24 | 2.07% |
| Total: | 1,160 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,043 | 89.91% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 24 | 2.07% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 118 | 38.19% |
| College or graduate school: | 191 | 61.81% |
| Total: | 309 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 118 | 38.19% |
ZIP Code 97310 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 11 business establishments, employing about 77 people with an annual payroll of $7,482,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 11Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,011,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $7,482,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 77Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 97310 is located in Marion County, Oregon, within the Salem, OR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41420) and Oregon's 6th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 390,738 people, about 0.29% of whom live in ZIP Code 97310. It covers 0.176 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 0.176 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 06Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 0 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Salem, OR PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4164900Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Salem city; OregonSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 97310 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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.