97002 ZIP Code — Aurora, OR

Marion County, Oregon

ZIP code 97002 is located in Aurora, Oregon, within Marion County. It covers approximately 41.49 square miles and serves a population of 6,305 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 503/971.

About ZIP code 97002

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $432,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($62,477) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 97002 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,305

population

41.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97002 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97002

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97002. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Aurora	Acceptable
Aurora	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97020 Donald (1.8 mi) 97032 Hubbard (4.2 mi) 97070 Wilsonville (5 mi) 97071 Woodburn (7 mi) 97013 Canby (7.2 mi) 97137 Saint Paul (8.1 mi) 97140 Sherwood (8.8 mi) 97062 Tualatin (9 mi) 97068 West Linn (9.9 mi) 97132 Newberg (10.4 mi) 97115 Dundee (10.7 mi) 97026 Gervais (10.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,305
Population density	152 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	41.49 sq mi
Water area	0.58 sq mi
Latitude	45.2389
Longitude	-122.8056
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	503/971

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.7%	39.9%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	33.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	28.8%	22.3%	23.2%
Over $200k	8.8%	4.1%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

6,305

Population

152

People per sq mi

46.3

Median age

$62,477

Median household income

$33,090

Per capita income

$432,500

Median home value

$1,293

Median monthly rent

84.4%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

1,958

Housing units

24.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

137

Under 5

129

185

5–9

176

193

10–14

182

292

15–19

277

193

20–24

183

273

25–34

259

253

35–44

239

488

45–54

462

210

55–59

199

303

60–64

287

532

65–74

504

178

75–84

169

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,452	23.0%
18 and over	4,853	77.0%
65 and over	1,385	22.0%
Median age	46.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.4%

Hispanic or Latino 10.5%

Other race 6.1%

Two or more races 5.1%

Black or African American 1.2%

Asian 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	5,309	75.4%
Hispanic or Latino	736	10.5%
Other race	431	6.1%
Two or more races	360	5.1%
Black or African American	86	1.2%
Asian	78	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	41	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.7%	39.9%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	33.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	28.8%	22.3%	23.2%
Over $200k	8.8%	4.1%	7.2%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 21.7%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 9.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	21.7%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	9.2%
Median income	$62,477

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.9%

$50k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 1.7%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k–$300k 21.2%

$300k–$500k 21.4%

$500k–$1M 32.3%

$1M+ 8.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$432,500
Median rent / month	$1,293
Owner occupied	84.4%
Renter occupied	15.6%
Vacant	4.9%
Single-family detached	69.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	30.3%
1960–1969	15.6%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	5.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	20.9%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	19.1%
5+ bedrooms	7.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	18.7%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	41.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.8%
Electricity	55.4%
Propane / LP gas	1.6%
Fuel oil	4.2%
Wood	8.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,373	62.8%
Cohabiting couple	223	10.2%
Male householder, no spouse	253	11.6%
Female householder, no spouse	338	15.5%
Households with children under 18	665	30.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	905	41.4%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.9%	26.8%
Married	59.1%	51.8%
Separated	0.8%	1.5%
Widowed	0.6%	6.2%
Divorced	14.6%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 26.6%

Some college, no degree 28.5%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 15.1%

Graduate / professional 9.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.1%
Bachelor's or higher	24.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	2.5%
Kindergarten	96	6.4%
Elementary school	602	40.0%
High school	536	35.6%
College / grad school	235	15.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.6%

Manufacturing 12.2%

Professional & management 10.8%

Construction 10.6%

Retail trade 10.1%

Agriculture & mining 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Public administration 6.2%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Information 1.1%

Other services 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.6%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.9%
Production & transportation	12.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.4%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.1%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	14.4%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.7

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 7.9%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 8.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.5%
Retirement income	29.6%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.4%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.8%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	17.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.1%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	69.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	409	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	28.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.2%
Public insurance	48.7%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,039	95.8%
Spanish	279	4.6%
Other Indo-European	272	4.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,530	87.7%
Born in same state	5,499	87.2%
Born in different state	3,728	59.1%
Foreign born	31	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	775	12.3%
Not a US citizen	280	36.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,148	18.2%
Italian	428	6.8%
Arab	357	5.7%
Polish	237	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	91	1.4%
English	45	0.7%
German	41	0.7%
Irish	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.7%
Internet access	98.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97002

What city is ZIP code 97002 in?

ZIP code 97002 is primarily assigned to Aurora, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97002 in?

ZIP code 97002 falls within Marion County, Oregon.

Is ZIP code 97002 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 97002 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 97002 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 97002 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97002?

The median home value in ZIP code 97002 is $432,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 97002?

ZIP code 97002 has an estimated population of 6,305 residents, with a density of 152 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 97002 in?

ZIP code 97002 observes the PST timezone.