| City: | Saint Benedict, Oregon |
| City Alias: | St Benedict |
| County: | Marion County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 11:49:22 PM |
| Population: | 141 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 503 / 971 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 45.0489, -122.7594 |
| Land Area: | 0.046 sq mi |
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Mail delivery here follows the rhythms of monastic life, not residential streets. The post office maintains 15 PO Boxes for a community that operates more like a single institution than a neighborhood. Abbey Drive is the primary address route, serving the monastery complex and its affiliated buildings. The POSTMASTER building itself appears in the ZIP+4 records, reflecting the specialized delivery infrastructure needed for this concentrated institutional setting.
The community's character is unmistakably academic and contemplative. With a median age of 31.5 years, the population skews younger than Oregon's average, reflecting the presence of seminary students and younger members of the religious order. The monks and seminarians here aren't counted in traditional household statistics. They share communal living spaces, dining halls, and prayer chapels rather than individual residences.
Five businesses operate within this 0.04-square-mile ZIP code, employing 143 people—more than the resident population. This reflects Mount Angel Abbey's role as an educational institution and tourist destination. The abbey library, designed by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto, draws visitors from around the world. The seminary trains men for Catholic priesthood, while the abbey's Benedictine monks maintain centuries-old traditions of prayer, work, and hospitality.
Rural carrier routes serve the limited street delivery needs, but the PO Box adoption rate of 5.0 reveals the broader picture: the post office serves not just the abbey complex but surrounding residents who travel here for mail services. This small post office punches above its weight, maintaining five times as many boxes as local households would suggest. It's a regional service point for scattered rural addresses across Marion County.
The ZIP code's 0.046 square miles of land area makes it one of Oregon's smallest by geography, yet its institutional density is remarkable. There's virtually no residential sprawl, no commercial strip, no typical small-town infrastructure. What exists is purpose-built for communal religious life and theological education. The abbey grounds include the seminary, library, retreat center, and working abbey where monks follow the Rule of Saint Benedict, balancing ora et labora—prayer and work—in a schedule largely unchanged since medieval times.
The single street name—Abbey Drive—reflects the monastic character of this community. There are no residential subdivisions, commercial corridors, or typical town streets. The address system serves a religious institution, not a conventional municipality.
ZIP Code 97373 has 141 residents and 3 households (average 5.33 persons per household). The median age is 31.5 years, significantly younger than the state (39.9) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 90.8% male and 9.2% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (57.4%, much lower than the state average of 74.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.1%, which is much higher than the state average (13.9%).
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| 2020 Population: | 141Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 135Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3,065.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 3Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 5.33Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 162 | 199 | 190 | 172 | 195 | 194 | 186 | 223 | 196 | 178 | 191 | 172 | 135 |
| Decennial Census | 178 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 141 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 31.5
Male Median Age: 32.3
Female Median Age: 26.5
| 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 | 9 | 23 | 29 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Female | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 26 | 31 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| White: | 81 | 50.94% |
| Black: | 13 | 8.18% |
| Hispanic:* | 34 | 21.38% |
| Asian: | 12 | 7.55% |
| American Indian: | 5 | 3.14% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.63% |
| Other: | 13 | 8.18% |
| Total: | 159 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 128 | 90.78% | 32.3 years |
| Females: | 13 | 9.22% | 26.5 years |
| Total: | 141 | 100% | 31.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 94 | 69.63% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 21 | 15.56% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 20 | 30.37% |
| Total Population: | 135 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 94 | 69.63% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 41 | 30.37% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($80,426), 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 $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($55,932), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 5.2%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (5.4%). The largest occupation group is Service (71.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $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 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $33,571 | $34,250 | $51,250 | $51,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,844 | $17,188 | $0 | $0 | $25,598 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 7 | 5.19% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 128 | 94.81% |
| Total: | 135 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 5 | 71.43% |
| Sales and Office: | 2 | 28.57% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 7 | 100% |
In 2023, 63.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 95.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (26.60%), 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: | 6 | 5.04% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 14 | 11.76% |
| Some college, no degree: | 23 | 19.33% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 25 | 21.01% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 51 | 42.86% |
| Total: | 119 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 113 | 94.96% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 76 | 63.87% |
| Private Insurance: | 107 | 79.26% |
| Public Insurance: | 28 | 20.74% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 135 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 135 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 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): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 42 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 42 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 97373 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 143 people with an annual payroll of $5,462,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 34Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,285,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $5,462,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 143Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 97373 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 0.03% of whom live in ZIP Code 97373. It covers 0.046 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: | 435,085Source: Census |
| MSA: | Portland-Salem, OR-WA CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.046 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 97373 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 January 1, 2026.