Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
| Below Poverty | 12.7% ▲ 27% above avg |
| College Grads | 38.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6,011 (2.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 49,762 (23.7%) |
| Some College | 34,289 (16.3%) |
| Associates | 38,418 (18.3%) |
| Bachelors | 22,832 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 58,880 (28%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,349 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $383,372 ▲ 38% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,337/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 131,849 |
| Vacant Units | 5,213 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Marion County is located in Oregon and encompasses 33 ZIP codes spanning 21 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 350,311 residents. With a median age of 37.41, it is a relatively young county.
Marion County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $76,349 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.1%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.7% is above the national average.
Housing in Marion County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $383,372 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,336. Homeownership rates are high at 62.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Marion County are majority White (61.8%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Marion County, OR is a middle-income area in Oregon. The 33 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97325 | Aumsville | 7,154 | $87,982 | $364,000 | $1,700 | 2.3% | 31.9% |
| 97002 | Aurora | 6,468 | $65,685 | $443,000 | $1,522 | 4.7% | 35.9% |
| 97342 | Detroit | 144 | $59,583 | $307,100 | $733 | 0.0% | 28.1% |
| 97020 | Donald | 1,242 | $79,167 | $336,500 | — | 11.5% | 19.2% |
| 97346 | Gates | 970 | $81,771 | $378,900 | $1,278 | 6.5% | 48.6% |
| 97026 | Gervais | 3,898 | $89,630 | $354,700 | $1,689 | 6.5% | 25.2% |
| 97032 | Hubbard | 4,810 | $100,301 | $444,200 | $1,492 | 2.1% | 38.4% |
| 97352 | Jefferson | 6,635 | $99,175 | $404,300 | $1,121 | 5.9% | 37.7% |
| 97362 | Mount Angel | 3,952 | $62,813 | $420,400 | $1,199 | 11.9% | 31.6% |
| 97137 | Saint Paul | 1,126 | $104,643 | $584,900 | $1,302 | 3.3% | 50.5% |
| 97301 | Salem | 56,274 | $57,497 | $310,800 | $1,197 | 6.6% | 31.3% |
| 97302 | Salem | 40,954 | $83,697 | $415,200 | $1,230 | 5.0% | 51.2% |
| 97303 | Salem | 40,893 | $81,057 | $396,700 | $1,361 | 4.7% | 39.6% |
| 97305 | Salem | 45,044 | $64,581 | $339,100 | $1,386 | 5.5% | 31.8% |
| 97306 | Salem | 34,160 | $89,773 | $438,900 | $1,455 | 4.3% | 52.4% |
| 97317 | Salem | 26,165 | $81,208 | $382,500 | $1,370 | 4.9% | 34.8% |
| 97375 | Scotts Mills | 1,204 | $84,390 | $485,900 | $1,301 | 0.0% | 45.6% |
| 97381 | Silverton | 15,404 | $84,077 | $497,700 | $1,491 | 5.6% | 42.1% |
| 97383 | Stayton | 9,616 | $75,094 | $408,300 | $1,090 | 4.3% | 39.5% |
| 97385 | Sublimity | 3,876 | $86,771 | $482,400 | $1,497 | 0.9% | 40.9% |
| 97392 | Turner | 6,999 | $110,000 | $546,600 | $1,125 | 4.6% | 43.9% |
| 97071 | Woodburn | 31,847 | $70,130 | $316,500 | $1,382 | 4.5% | 30.7% |