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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 97351 has 11,292 residents and 3,897 households (average 2.89 persons per household). The median age is 33.3 years, younger than the state (39.9) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.6% male and 50.4% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (67.0%, much lower than the state average of 74.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.7%, which is much higher than the state average (13.9%).

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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:	11,292Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	11,454Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	12,383Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	216.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$88,519Source: Census ACS

Households:	3,897Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$396,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.89Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.99Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	9,870	10,014	10,118	9,992	9,965	10,067	10,463	10,585	11,150	11,551	10,760	11,144	11,384	11,454
Decennial Census	10,307	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	11,292	--	--	--	--

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: 33.3

Male Median Age: 32.9

Female Median Age: 33.6

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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	385	417	456	386	476	459	362	382	320	340	300	279	276	252	217	143	91	55
Female	377	386	449	385	490	438	409	380	334	346	276	288	283	310	227	162	85	71
Total	762	803	905	771	966	897	771	762	654	686	576	567	559	562	444	305	176	126

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	7,565	56.73%
Black:	76	0.57%
Hispanic:*	3,583	26.87%
Asian:	111	0.83%
American Indian:	179	1.34%
Hawaiian:	36	0.27%
Other:	1,785	13.39%
Total:	13,335	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	5,596	49.56%	32.9 years
Females:	5,696	50.44%	33.6 years
Total:	11,292	100%	33.3 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	10,057	87.80%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	334	2.92%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	492	4.30%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	571	9.28%
Total Population:	11,454	100%
Total Native Population:	10,391	90.72%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,063	9.28%

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 $88,519, which is considerably higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $35,798 (67.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $35,019. Family households earn a median of $97,344 versus $50,970 for nonfamily households (a difference of $46,374). By gender, male median income is $56,166 and female is $48,304, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $7,862 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 69.3%, which is well above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (30.5%).

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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)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$52,721	$42,271	$45,683	$42,702	$45,480	$43,712	$47,397	$47,758	$53,500	$55,772	$66,962	$76,385	$84,717	$88,519
Median Family Income	$57,941	$50,082	$50,321	$49,008	$51,031	$53,304	$54,397	$54,787	$65,404	$66,210	$70,096	$79,430	$93,750	$97,344
Median NonFamily Income	$31,234	$30,811	$26,713	$25,717	$25,878	$27,717	$30,137	$28,472	$32,376	$35,234	$39,814	$43,317	$48,175	$50,970
Median Male Income	$42,003	$39,115	$39,382	$34,418	$31,898	$34,746	$31,943	$31,553	$34,250	$42,167	$44,743	$50,587	$57,815	$56,166
Median Female Income	$30,313	$31,466	$30,479	$30,929	$31,335	$36,445	$36,250	$36,031	$36,773	$36,667	$38,798	$45,015	$46,930	$48,304

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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

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Employment Status

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Employed:	6,119	66.69%
Unemployed:	237	2.58%
Not In Labor Force:	2,819	30.72%
Total:	9,175	100%

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)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,865	30.48%
Service:	1,636	26.74%
Sales and Office:	1,373	22.44%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	563	9.20%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	682	11.15%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	6,119	100%

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 $396,800, which is markedly greater than the national median ($332,700), is up $218,600 (122.67%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $178,900. The median gross rent is $1,672, which is markedly greater than the national median ($1,413), is up $884 (112.18%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $616. Of occupied housing, owners make up 56.74% (62.37% with a mortgage, 37.63% free-and-clear) and renters 43.26% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 1.74%, 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)

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

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$178,200	$167,600	$161,900	$154,400	$153,500	$158,600	$167,500	$182,000	$217,900	$236,700	$266,200	$316,900	$357,700	$396,800

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	0	0.00%
$500 to $999:	146	9.36%
$1,000 to $1,499:	417	26.73%
$1,500 to $1,999:	557	35.71%
$2,000 to $2,499:	272	17.44%
$2,500 to $2,999:	26	1.67%
$3,000 or more:	91	5.83%
No Rent:	51	3.27%
Total:	1,560	100%

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$788	$875	$858	$819	$842	$875	$921	$984	$1,056	$1,163	$1,322	$1,436	$1,592	$1,672

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,276	35.39%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	770	21.35%
Renter Occupied:	1,560	43.26%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	3,606	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	3,606	98.26%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	64	1.74%
Total Housing Units:	3,670	100%

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

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

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Single-Family Units:	2,348	63.98%
Multi-Family Units:	1,135	30.93%
Other Units:	187	5.10%
Total Housing Units:	3,670	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 28.00% 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 86.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 8.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 7.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.00 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 (39.58%). College enrollment is 36.74%, 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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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)

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Less than 9th grade:	640	9.39%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	295	4.33%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,573	23.07%
Some college, no degree:	1,949	28.59%
Associate's degree:	451	6.62%
Bachelor's degree:	1,386	20.33%
Graduate or professional degree:	523	7.67%
Total:	6,817	100%
High school or higher:	5,882	86.28%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,909	28.00%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Private Insurance:	7,948	63.67%
Public Insurance:	3,935	31.52%
No Insurance:	600	4.81%
Total:	12,483	100%
Has Health Insurance:	11,883	95.19%

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)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	15.6%	21.2%	23.7%	24.8%	19.6%	17.6%	14.7%	12.0%	10.9%	10.0%	9.1%	6.5%	7.9%	8.4%

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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	161	5.32%
Kindergarten:	83	2.74%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,199	39.58%
High school (grades 9-12):	473	15.62%
College or graduate school:	1,113	36.74%
Total:	3,029	100%
Early Childhood:	244	8.06%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,755	57.94%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Independence, Oregon
County:	Polk County
Timezone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	10:09:39 AM
Population:	11,292 [See All]
Area Code:	503
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	44.8269, -123.1602
Land Area:	52.255 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/97351/zip-code-97351.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	4,285Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	217Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	4,742Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	2,225Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	160Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	218Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$20,424,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$94,202,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	2,288Source: CBP

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:	52.255 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	1.147 sq miSource: 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:	4136150Source: Census
Place Name:	Independence city; OregonSource: Census

ZIP Code 97351 in Independence, OR

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

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

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 97351

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 97351

Sources & References