| City: | Detroit, Oregon |
| County: | Marion County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:09:33 AM |
| Population: | 303 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 503 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 44.7908, -122.0714 |
| Land Area: | 83.974 sq mi |
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Detroit sits in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon, 123 square miles of forested terrain surrounding Detroit Lake. This isn't a year-round community. Of the 507 homes here, 373 are used seasonally (74% seasonal vacancy). The 303 permanent residents share their ZIP code with a rotating population of weekend visitors, summer cabin owners, and fishing enthusiasts.
The Detroit post office maintains 101 PO Boxes for 118 occupied households. With an adoption rate of 86%, nearly everyone uses a PO Box. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. Rural carrier route service exists for some properties, but PO Boxes remain the primary option for most residents and seasonal homeowners.
Median age runs to 54.2 years, and most residents (92 of 118 households) own their homes. Median home values stand at $307,100. Street names like Breitenbush Road, Lakecrest Drive, and Boulder Street tell the story of a mountain community built around natural features. The Detroit Avenue grid and numbered streets (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th) mark the small town center.
Seventy-six residents live in group quarters (noninstitutionalized), likely seasonal lodging facilities or recreational camps. That's 25% of the total population. Work patterns tilt toward transportation and warehousing (29% of workers), which makes sense for a community serving recreational visitors. Another 35% work from home, and 12% work in public administration or federal jobs, probably Forest Service employees managing surrounding wilderness areas.
Street names blend small-town grid (numbered streets) with mountain geography (Breitenbush, Lakecrest, Boulder).
ZIP Code 97342 has 303 residents and 118 households (average 1.92 persons per household). The median age is 54.2 years, significantly older than the state (39.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.8% male and 50.2% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (86.1%, much higher than the state average of 74.8% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 303Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 173Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $63,125Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 118Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $310,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.92Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.54Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 218 | 177 | 168 | 255 | 216 | 171 | 142 | 153 | 89 | 80 | 78 | 116 | 144 | 173 |
| Decennial Census | 267 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 303 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 54.2
Male Median Age: 54.9
Female Median Age: 52.8
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 19 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Female | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Total | 8 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 26 | 12 | 10 | 20 | 21 | 28 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
| White: | 261 | 88.78% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 24 | 8.16% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 1.02% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 6 | 2.04% |
| Total: | 294 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 151 | 49.83% | 54.9 years |
| Females: | 152 | 50.17% | 52.8 years |
| Total: | 303 | 100% | 54.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 173 | 100.00% |
| 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 173 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 173 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $63,125, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $26,250 (71.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22,812. Family households earn a median of $120,417 versus $43,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $76,667). By gender, male median income is $86,250 and female is $56,250, which is slightly above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $30,000 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 50.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (46.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $36,875 | $40,000 | $43,462 | $35,250 | $24,883 | $24,063 | $24,630 | $25,250 | $40,313 | $54,375 | $53,750 | $58,750 | $59,583 | $63,125 |
| Median Family Income | $41,250 | $41,875 | $44,519 | $37,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $83,125 | $86,667 | $111,875 | $120,625 | $101,250 | $120,417 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $33,000 | $31,250 | $31,875 | $33,333 | $25,000 | $21,111 | $21,875 | $26,000 | $23,750 | $26,563 | $43,333 | $46,250 | $0 | $43,750 |
| Median Male Income | $39,750 | $28,750 | $35,000 | $40,417 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $95,750 | $0 | $103,750 | $84,500 | $86,250 |
| Median Female Income | $40,750 | $33,750 | $45,250 | $46,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $38,125 | $0 | $80,938 | $56,250 | $56,250 |
| Employed: | 76 | 50.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 76 | 50.00% |
| Total: | 152 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 35 | 46.05% |
| Service: | 30 | 39.47% |
| Sales and Office: | 3 | 3.95% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 8 | 10.53% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 76 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $310,000, which is generally lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $61,700 (24.85%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $136,800. The median gross rent is $767, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $125 (14.01%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $56. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.82% (57.78% with a mortgage, 42.22% free-and-clear) and renters 18.18% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 80.63%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $248,300 | $270,800 | $250,000 | $200,000 | $164,800 | $156,300 | $141,700 | $154,700 | $173,200 | $181,300 | $203,100 | $220,000 | $307,100 | $310,000 |
| Less than $500: | 4 | 40.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 3 | 30.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3 | 30.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 10 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $892 | $850 | $932 | $932 | $909 | $645 | $680 | $675 | $711 | $713 | $0 | $0 | $733 | $767 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 26 | 47.27% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 19 | 34.55% |
| Renter Occupied: | 10 | 18.18% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 55 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 55 | 19.37% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 229 | 80.63% |
| Total Housing Units: | 284 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 221 | 77.82% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 3 | 1.06% |
| Other Units: | 60 | 21.13% |
| Total Housing Units: | 284 | 100% |
In 2024, 6.70% 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 87.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 49.10%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 61.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 11.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 2.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.60 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (77.78%). College enrollment is 11.11%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 13 | 8.72% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 5 | 3.36% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 51 | 34.23% |
| Some college, no degree: | 42 | 28.19% |
| Associate's degree: | 28 | 18.79% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10 | 6.71% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 149 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 131 | 87.92% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 10 | 6.71% |
| Private Insurance: | 85 | 43.15% |
| Public Insurance: | 106 | 53.81% |
| No Insurance: | 6 | 3.05% |
| Total: | 197 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 191 | 96.95% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 12.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.0% | 1.8% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 7.4% | 10.0% | 11.1% |
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): | 21 | 77.78% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3 | 11.11% |
| College or graduate school: | 3 | 11.11% |
| Total: | 27 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 24 | 88.89% |
ZIP Code 97342 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 11 business establishments, employing about 98 people with an annual payroll of $3,520,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,157Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 11Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $737,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,520,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 98Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 97342 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 0.08% of whom live in ZIP Code 97342. It covers 83.974 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.304 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: | 83.974 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 3.304 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: | 4119100Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Detroit city; OregonSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 97342 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.