City

Scio, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Linn County  ·  Oregon

👥5,135Population
💰$98,438Median HH Income▲ 29% above avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$534,500Median Home Value▲ 92% above avg
🎓40.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.4%Hispanic: 7%Other: 5.6%Race
White86.4%
Hispanic7.0%
Other5.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
16%
18–24
2%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads40.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.3%)
HS Graduate928 (27.6%)
Some College607 (18.1%)
Associates464 (13.8%)
Bachelors515 (15.3%)
Graduate Degree837 (24.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 27.6%Some College: 18.1%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 15.3%Graduate: 24.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad27.6%
Some College18.1%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors15.3%
Graduate24.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83%Renter: 17%Tenure
Owner83.0%
Renter17.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
55%

Financials

Median HH Income$98,438 ▲ 29% above avg
Median Home Value$534,500 ▲ 92% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$992/mo
Total Housing Units2,005
Vacant Units85

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
41%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
56%
About Scio, OR

Scio is a city in Oregon, located in Linn County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,135 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Scio is a middle-income community. The median household income of $98,438 is above the national average. Approximately 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Scio is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $534,500, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $992 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Scio is well-educated. 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in Scio
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97374 5,135 $98,438 $534,500 $992 4.3% 40.2% 83.0%