| ZIP Code | 97351 |
|---|---|
| City | Independence |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Polk County |
| Area Code | 503 |
| Elevation | 143 ft |
| Latitude | 44.815295 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -123.129486 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41053 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.4 yrs ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.12 |
| Below Poverty | 11.2% ▲ 12% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.4% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 37% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 296 (4.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,444 (23.1%) |
| Some College | 983 (15.7%) |
| Associates | 1,563 (25%) |
| Bachelors | 423 (6.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,536 (24.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $84,717 ▲ 11% above avg ↑ 58% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $357,700 ▲ 28% above avg ↑ 64% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,592/mo ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,697 |
| Vacant Units | 79 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.12 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,697 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 79 |
| Owner Occupied | 62.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.12 |
ZIP code 97351 is located in Independence, Oregon, within Polk County. With a population of 11,384, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.4 years. Economically, 97351 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $84,717 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 97351 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $357,700 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,592 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 62.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 64% since 2019.
The population of 97351 is majority White (56.59%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.2%. Household income has grown by 58% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 97351 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 97351 in Independence, OR is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,384 residents, a median household income of $84,717, and a median home value of $357,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.