97321 ZIP Code — Albany, OR
Linn County, Oregon
ZIP code 97321 is located in Albany, Oregon, within Linn County. It covers approximately 69.15 square miles and serves a population of 29,970 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.
About ZIP code 97321
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $397,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $93,617. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 97321 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
29,970
population
69.15
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97321 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97321
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97321. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Albany | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
97322 Albany (6 mi)
97330 Corvallis (6.7 mi)
97389 Tangent (7.2 mi)
97331 Corvallis (8.4 mi)
97352 Jefferson (9.8 mi)
97377 Shedd (12.6 mi)
97351 Independence (13.4 mi)
97333 Corvallis (14.4 mi)
97392 Turner (14.5 mi)
97306 Salem (14.7 mi)
97361 Monmouth (14.9 mi)
97348 Halsey (15.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,970 |
| Population density | 433 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 41 |
| County FIPS | 043 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 69.15 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.79 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.6334 |
| Longitude | -123.1396 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 541 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.2% | 41.1% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.1% | 34.1% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.2% | 21.6% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 6.5% | 3.2% | 7.2% |
Demographics & statistics
29,970
Population
433
People per sq mi
40.6
Median age
$93,617
Median household income
$41,274
Per capita income
$397,600
Median home value
$1,176
Median monthly rent
75.6%
Home ownership
7.8%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
9,013
Housing units
37.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
862
Under 5
836
850
5–9
826
929
10–14
902
1,145
15–19
1,112
946
20–24
919
1,635
25–34
1,587
2,112
35–44
2,051
2,083
45–54
2,022
1,065
55–59
1,033
1,020
60–64
990
1,548
65–74
1,502
782
75–84
759
230
85+
224
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,766 | 22.6% |
| 18 and over | 23,204 | 77.4% |
| 65 and over | 5,045 | 16.8% |
| Median age | 40.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.1%
Two or more races
6.8%
Hispanic or Latino
2.7%
Other race
1.6%
Asian
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.6%
Black or African American
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,205 | 85.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,092 | 6.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 840 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 506 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 487 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 320 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 189 | 0.6% |
| Black or African American | 171 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.2% | 41.1% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.1% | 34.1% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.2% | 21.6% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 6.5% | 3.2% | 7.2% |
Under $10k
2.4%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
3.5%
$25k–$35k
5.9%
$35k–$50k
10.8%
$50k–$75k
14.3%
$75k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
21.2%
$150k–$200k
14.9%
$200k+
10.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.9% |
| $200k+ | 10.1% |
| Median income | $93,617 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.9%
$50k–$100k
1.5%
$100k–$150k
3.0%
$150k–$200k
3.4%
$200k–$300k
12.7%
$300k–$500k
48.8%
$500k–$1M
24.8%
$1M+
2.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $397,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,176 |
| Owner occupied | 75.6% |
| Renter occupied | 24.4% |
| Vacant | 4.1% |
| Single-family detached | 79.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.7% |
| Mobile homes | 4.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.78 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 13.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.9% |
| 3 or more | 35.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.8% |
| Electricity | 32.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 2.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,846 | 60.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 686 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,567 | 13.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,186 | 19.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,250 | 28.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,377 | 29.9% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.9% | 24.7% |
| Married | 58.7% | 55.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 13.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.5%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
21.1%
Some college, no degree
29.5%
Associate's degree
8.6%
Bachelor's degree
24.3%
Graduate / professional
12.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 349 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 368 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 2,873 | 39.8% |
| High school | 1,820 | 25.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,817 | 25.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.3%
Retail trade
10.3%
Professional & management
10.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Public administration
8.9%
Manufacturing
8.1%
Construction
7.2%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Other services
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Agriculture & mining
2.9%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.5% |
| Service | 16.4% |
| Sales & office | 19.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.3% |
| Production & transportation | 10.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.8% |
| Government | 21.4% |
| Self-employed | 6.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.0% |
| Carpool | 8.9% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Work from home | 14.7% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.2 |
Poverty
All people
7.8%
Under 18 years
7.9%
18 and over
7.7%
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
22.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.6% |
| Retirement income | 26.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.3% |
| High blood pressure | 28.6% |
| High cholesterol | 28.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 22.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.3% |
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 16.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.0% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 9.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.9% |
| Visited dentist | 67.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 9.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,086 | 9.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.7% |
| Under 18 | 7.3% |
| 18–64 years | 13.5% |
| 65 and over | 29.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.0% |
| Public insurance | 36.0% |
| No insurance | 4.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,272 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 318 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 110 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 56 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 151 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,049 | 96.9% |
| Born in same state | 28,830 | 96.2% |
| Born in different state | 16,188 | 54.0% |
| Foreign born | 219 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 921 | 3.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 615 | 66.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,142 | 17.2% |
| Italian | 3,496 | 11.7% |
| Arab | 1,366 | 4.6% |
| Polish | 1,279 | 4.3% |
| English | 839 | 2.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 324 | 1.1% |
| German | 98 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 66 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 37 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.7% |
| Internet access | 96.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97321
What city is ZIP code 97321 in?
ZIP code 97321 is primarily assigned to Albany, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97321 in?
ZIP code 97321 falls within Linn County, Oregon.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97321?
The median home value in ZIP code 97321 is $397,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 97321?
ZIP code 97321 has an estimated population of 29,970 residents, with a density of 433 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 97321?
The median household income in ZIP code 97321 is $93,617, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 97321 in?
ZIP code 97321 observes the PST timezone.