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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 97386 has 14,611 residents and 5,580 households (average 2.60 persons per household). The median age is 44.3 years, older than the state (39.9) and 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 (87.6%, much higher than the state average of 74.8% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	14,611Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	15,509Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	15,386Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	116.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$68,116Source: Census ACS

Households:	5,580Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$302,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.60Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.11Source: 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
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	13,637	13,639	14,236	13,963	13,944	14,347	14,417	14,119	14,693	15,584	14,760	15,437	15,509
Decennial Census	13,567	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	14,611	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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

Median Age: 44.3

Male Median Age: 43

Female Median Age: 45.6

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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	406	452	504	458	369	368	391	443	402	416	442	504	542	555	443	298	182	108
Female	375	453	456	382	323	341	427	463	393	437	426	593	602	573	452	280	187	165
Total	781	905	960	840	692	709	818	906	795	853	868	1,097	1,144	1,128	895	578	369	273

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

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Population by Race

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White:	12,798	90.70%
Black:	46	0.33%
Hispanic:*	732	5.19%
Asian:	87	0.62%
American Indian:	206	1.46%
Hawaiian:	18	0.13%
Other:	224	1.59%
Total:	14,111	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:	7,283	49.85%	43.0 years
Females:	7,328	50.15%	45.6 years
Total:	14,611	100%	44.3 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	15,095	97.33%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	42	0.27%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	246	1.59%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	126	2.40%
Total Population:	15,509	100%
Total Native Population:	15,137	97.60%
Total Foreign-born Population:	372	2.40%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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 2023, the Median household income is $68,116, which is much lower than the state median ($80,426), is up $21,353 (45.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,467. Family households earn a median of $81,819 versus $25,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $56,569). By gender, male median income is $51,250 and female is $46,404, which is far less than the state female median ($55,932), with a current gap of $4,846 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 51.4%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is well above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (25.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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
Median Household Income	$46,763	$40,865	$38,601	$39,127	$36,875	$37,429	$43,134	$47,586	$48,649	$52,333	$56,100	$61,428	$68,116
Median Family Income	$56,302	$51,938	$52,000	$50,690	$49,149	$50,116	$54,236	$53,480	$56,318	$63,183	$66,581	$74,684	$81,819
Median NonFamily Income	$19,934	$22,595	$21,385	$20,475	$22,505	$23,258	$23,620	$26,453	$27,275	$26,167	$29,390	$31,490	$25,250
Median Male Income	$50,746	$47,500	$46,448	$46,807	$45,639	$44,679	$49,473	$60,825	$53,958	$46,804	$56,968	$54,125	$51,250
Median Female Income	$32,145	$32,894	$37,511	$31,074	$32,171	$31,525	$31,985	$31,999	$32,148	$32,215	$33,821	$43,869	$46,404

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	6,267	48.25%
Unemployed:	406	3.13%
Not In Labor Force:	6,316	48.63%
Total:	12,989	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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:	1,595	25.45%
Service:	1,083	17.28%
Sales and Office:	1,199	19.13%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	984	15.70%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,406	22.43%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	6,267	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $302,200, which is well under the state median ($454,200), is up $142,900 (89.70%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $122,900. The median gross rent is $1,141, which is much lower than the state median ($1,450), is up $415 (57.16%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $222. Of occupied housing, owners make up 72.10% (64.72% with a mortgage, 35.28% free-and-clear) and renters 27.90% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 2.74%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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 2019-2023 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
Median Home Value	$159,300	$154,700	$153,500	$140,700	$146,200	$146,400	$150,500	$169,400	$179,300	$192,200	$222,300	$286,800	$302,200

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	113	6.57%
$500 to $999:	578	33.60%
$1,000 to $1,499:	496	28.84%
$1,500 to $1,999:	379	22.03%
$2,000 to $2,499:	60	3.49%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	94	5.47%
Total:	1,720	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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
Median Rent	$726	$756	$784	$782	$810	$850	$840	$872	$919	$952	$1,001	$1,041	$1,141

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,877	46.67%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,568	25.43%
Renter Occupied:	1,720	27.90%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	6,165	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	6,165	97.26%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	174	2.74%
Total Housing Units:	6,339	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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:	4,555	71.86%
Multi-Family Units:	571	9.01%
Other Units:	1,213	19.14%
Total Housing Units:	6,339	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 10.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (36.20%). High school or higher is 87.30%, which is generally lower than the state rate (91.70%). The uninsured rate is 7.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 50.80%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 7.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 3.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.10 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 (41.69%). College enrollment is 14.79%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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:	273	2.35%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,208	10.38%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,632	39.80%
Some college, no degree:	3,241	27.85%
Associate's degree:	1,015	8.72%
Bachelor's degree:	948	8.15%
Graduate or professional degree:	320	2.75%
Total:	11,637	100%
High school or higher:	10,156	87.27%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,268	10.90%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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:	9,139	50.62%
Public Insurance:	7,837	43.41%
No Insurance:	1,078	5.97%
Total:	18,054	100%
Has Health Insurance:	16,976	94.03%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	10.3%	13.7%	15.3%	15.4%	16.9%	15.5%	12.2%	11.7%	9.4%	7.2%	6.7%	8.1%	7.3%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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:	139	5.17%
Kindergarten:	170	6.32%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,122	41.69%
High school (grades 9-12):	862	32.03%
College or graduate school:	398	14.79%
Total:	2,691	100%
Early Childhood:	309	11.48%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,154	80.04%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Sweet Home, Oregon
County:	Linn County
Timezone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	9:38:35 PM
Population:	14,611 [See All]
Area Code:	541
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	44.3384, -122.6155
Land Area:	125.946 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/97386/zip-code-97386.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	5,918Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	218Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	7,182Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	4,188Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	48Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	241Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$19,541,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$83,828,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	1,971Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Albany, ORSource: Census
CBSA Number:	10540Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	129,794Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	125.946 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.653 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	5189.73 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	4171950Source: Census
Place Name:	Sweet Home city; OregonSource: Census

ZIP Code 97386 in Sweet Home, 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 (2011-2023)

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 97386

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 97386

Sources & References