97326 ZIP Code — Blodgett, OR

Benton County, Oregon

ZIP code 97326 is located in Blodgett, Oregon, within Benton County. It covers approximately 116.99 square miles and serves a population of 865 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97326

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $324,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $98,443. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 97326 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

865

population

116.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97326 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97326

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97326. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blodgett	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97343 Eddyville (6.1 mi) 97370 Philomath (10 mi) 97391 Toledo (13 mi) 97344 Falls City (16.4 mi) 97380 Siletz (16.4 mi) 97365 Newport (17.9 mi) 97361 Monmouth (18.3 mi) 97330 Corvallis (18.7 mi) 97331 Corvallis (19.1 mi) 97333 Corvallis (19.3 mi) 97366 South Beach (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	865
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	116.99 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	44.6295
Longitude	-123.6563
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	38.0%	41.1%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	39.7%	30.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	21.8%	23.2%
Over $200k	4.1%	7.1%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

865

Population

People per sq mi

49.3

Median age

$98,443

Median household income

$38,837

Per capita income

$324,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.8%

Home ownership

8.0%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

413

Housing units

24.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

174

45–54

138

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	165	19.1%
18 and over	700	80.9%
65 and over	214	24.7%
Median age	49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.7%

Two or more races 15.7%

Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	712	77.7%
Two or more races	144	15.7%
Hispanic or Latino	51	5.6%
Asian	9	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.0%	41.1%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	39.7%	30.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	21.8%	23.2%
Over $200k	4.1%	7.1%	7.2%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 3.8%

$50k–$75k 9.4%

$75k–$100k 35.6%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	3.8%
$50k–$75k	9.4%
$75k–$100k	35.6%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	17.4%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$98,443

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.0%

$50k–$100k 3.4%

$200k–$300k 27.9%

$300k–$500k 44.2%

$500k–$1M 13.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$324,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.8%
Renter occupied	6.2%
Vacant	21.7%
Single-family detached	73.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.6%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	16.8%
1990–1999	7.4%
1980–1989	23.5%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	24.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.7%
1 bedroom	15.4%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	35.7%
4 bedrooms	17.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.9%
1 vehicle	12.4%
2 vehicles	17.1%
3 or more	59.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	42.1%
Propane / LP gas	18.2%
Fuel oil	3.2%
Wood	33.5%
No fuel used	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	178	52.4%
Cohabiting couple	26	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	123	36.2%
Female householder, no spouse	13	3.8%
Households with children under 18	103	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	181	53.2%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	5.5%	28.5%
Married	35.9%	61.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	24.7%	3.8%
Divorced	34.0%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 43.7%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.4%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.7%
Bachelor's or higher	24.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	61	41.8%
High school	70	47.9%
College / grad school	15	10.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Wholesale trade 25.5%

Education & healthcare 16.0%

Construction 15.8%

Transportation & utilities 12.2%

Other services 8.2%

Retail trade 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Manufacturing 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Professional & management 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.7%
Service	11.1%
Sales & office	47.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	9.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.0%
Government	18.2%
Self-employed	18.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.1%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.6

Poverty

All people 8.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.7%
Retirement income	43.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.0%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.8%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	17.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.6%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	68.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	79	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	47.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.7%
Public insurance	40.1%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	832	96.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	856	99.0%
Born in same state	856	99.0%
Born in different state	436	50.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	1.0%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	115	13.3%
Arab	47	5.4%
English	29	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	16	1.8%
Italian	11	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97326

What city is ZIP code 97326 in?

ZIP code 97326 is primarily assigned to Blodgett, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97326 in?

ZIP code 97326 falls within Lincoln County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97326 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 97326 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 97326 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 97326 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 97326 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 97326 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97326?

The median home value in ZIP code 97326 is $324,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 97326 in?

ZIP code 97326 observes the PST timezone.