City

Philomath, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Benton County  ·  Oregon

👥9,443Population
💰$87,198Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$424,600Median Home Value▲ 52% above avg
🎓59.9%College Grads▲ 55% above avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.6%Hispanic: 5.8%Asian: 1.4%Other: 6.2%Race
White84.6%
Hispanic5.8%
Asian1.4%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
11%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads59.9% ▲ 55% above avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 58% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.2%)
HS Graduate970 (14.9%)
Some College615 (9.4%)
Associates1,022 (15.7%)
Bachelors861 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree3,052 (46.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 14.9%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 46.7%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad14.9%
Some College9.4%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate46.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.6%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
34%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,198 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$424,600 ▲ 52% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,353/mo
Total Housing Units4,302
Vacant Units199

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
55%
About Philomath, OR

Philomath is a city in Oregon, located in Benton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,443 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Philomath is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,198 is near the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Philomath is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $424,600, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,353 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Philomath is well-educated. 59.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.58%).

Philomath, OR offers residents above-average earning potential within Oregon.

ZIP Codes in Philomath
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97370 9,443 $87,198 $424,600 $1,353 2.1% 59.9% 76.4%