| ZIP Code | 97026 |
|---|---|
| City | Gervais |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Marion County |
| Area Code | 503 |
| Elevation | 184 ft |
| Latitude | 45.10466 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.937725 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41047 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.1 yrs ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.32 |
| Below Poverty | 6.8% ▼ 33% below avg |
| College Grads | 25.2% ▼ 35% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.5% ▲ 33% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 87 (4.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 789 (38.7%) |
| Some College | 309 (15.2%) |
| Associates | 339 (16.6%) |
| Bachelors | 171 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 342 (16.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,630 ▲ 17% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $354,700 ▲ 27% above avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,689/mo ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,196 |
| Vacant Units | 28 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.32 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,196 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 28 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.32 |
ZIP code 97026 is located in Gervais, Oregon, within Marion County. With a population of 3,898, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.1 years. Economically, 97026 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $89,630 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 97026 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $354,700 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,689 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 97026 is majority Hispanic (57.57%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.8%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 97026 stands at 6.5%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 97026 in Gervais, OR is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,898 residents, a median household income of $89,630, and a median home value of $354,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.