| ZIP Code | 97361 |
|---|---|
| City | Monmouth |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Polk County |
| Area Code | 503/971 |
| Elevation | 254 ft |
| Latitude | 44.778573 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -123.326057 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41053 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 29.3 yrs ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.86 |
| Below Poverty | 14.0% ▲ 40% above avg |
| College Grads | 42.8% ▲ 10% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 15% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 50 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,588 (20.5%) |
| Some College | 1,312 (17%) |
| Associates | 1,474 (19.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,142 (14.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,164 (28%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,625 ≈ Avg ↑ 62% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $407,100 ▲ 46% above avg ↑ 66% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,128/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,858 |
| Vacant Units | 456 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.86 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,858 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 456 |
| Owner Occupied | 54.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 45.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.86 |
ZIP code 97361 is located in Monmouth, Oregon, within Polk County. With a population of 13,953, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 29.3 years. Economically, 97361 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,625 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 97361 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $407,100 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,128 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (54.2%) and renters (45.8%). Median home values have increased by 66% since 2019.
The population of 97361 is primarily White (75.82%). Residents are well-educated — 42.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.0%. Household income has grown by 62% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 97361 stands at 5.6%, which is above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 97361 in Monmouth, OR is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a young community. With 13,953 residents, a median household income of $70,625, and a median home value of $407,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.