97351 ZIP Code — Independence, OR
Polk County, Oregon
ZIP code 97351 is located in Independence, Oregon, within Polk County. It covers approximately 52.25 square miles and serves a population of 11,144 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 503.
About ZIP code 97351
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $316,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $76,385. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
11,144
population
52.25
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97351 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97351
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97351. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Independence | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
97306 Salem (3.6 mi)
97302 Salem (7 mi)
97352 Jefferson (8.5 mi)
97361 Monmouth (9.9 mi)
97310 Salem (10.1 mi)
97311 Salem (10.1 mi)
97312 Salem (10.1 mi)
97314 Salem (10.1 mi)
97392 Turner (11 mi)
97338 Dallas (11.5 mi)
97371 Rickreall (11.8 mi)
97301 Salem (11.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 11,144 |
| Population density | 213 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 41 |
| County FIPS | 053 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 52.25 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.14 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.8269 |
| Longitude | -123.1602 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 503 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.2% | 38.0% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.8% | 32.1% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.5% | 24.2% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 1.5% | 5.6% | 7.2% |
Demographics & statistics
11,144
Population
213
People per sq mi
32.2
Median age
$76,385
Median household income
$29,367
Per capita income
$316,900
Median home value
$1,436
Median monthly rent
61.3%
Home ownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
2,224
Housing units
21.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
299
Under 5
280
384
5–9
359
440
10–14
411
464
15–19
433
856
20–24
800
614
25–34
573
837
35–44
781
644
45–54
602
301
55–59
282
363
60–64
339
339
65–74
317
199
75–84
185
22
85+
20
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,741 | 24.6% |
| 18 and over | 8,403 | 75.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,082 | 9.7% |
| Median age | 32.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
60%
Hispanic or Latino
17.3%
Other race
12.1%
Two or more races
8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Black or African American
0.5%
Asian
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,088 | 60% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,339 | 17.3% |
| Other race | 1,632 | 12.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,160 | 8.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 140 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 62 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 62 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.2% | 38.0% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.8% | 32.1% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.5% | 24.2% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 1.5% | 5.6% | 7.2% |
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
5.9%
$25k–$35k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
12.3%
$50k–$75k
16.0%
$75k–$100k
20.9%
$100k–$150k
16.5%
$150k–$200k
9.1%
$200k+
6.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.1% |
| $200k+ | 6.0% |
| Median income | $76,385 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.7%
$50k–$100k
2.4%
$100k–$150k
0.9%
$150k–$200k
9.1%
$200k–$300k
23.6%
$300k–$500k
39.3%
$500k–$1M
13.2%
$1M+
1.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $316,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,436 |
| Owner occupied | 61.3% |
| Renter occupied | 38.7% |
| Vacant | 3.3% |
| Single-family detached | 60.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.3% |
| Mobile homes | 5.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.27 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 21.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.3% |
| 3 or more | 35.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 26.5% |
| Electricity | 67.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.2% |
| Fuel oil | 1.2% |
| Wood | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,777 | 51.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 459 | 13.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 550 | 16.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 650 | 18.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,235 | 35.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 775 | 22.6% |
| Average household size | 3.21 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.6% | 35.3% |
| Married | 42.9% | 51.2% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.1%
Some HS, no diploma
5.4%
HS graduate
25.4%
Some college, no degree
34.7%
Associate's degree
4.7%
Bachelor's degree
15.3%
Graduate / professional
6.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 130 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten | 159 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,311 | 42.4% |
| High school | 566 | 18.3% |
| College / grad school | 924 | 29.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Professional & management
11.8%
Public administration
8.7%
Manufacturing
8.6%
Retail trade
8.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Agriculture & mining
7.8%
Construction
6.7%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Other services
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.2% |
| Service | 24.3% |
| Sales & office | 22.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.7% |
| Production & transportation | 11.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.8% |
| Government | 25.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.2% |
| Carpool | 13.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Work from home | 12.0% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.5 |
Poverty
All people
9.7%
Under 18 years
11.7%
18 and over
9.1%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
23.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.6% |
| Retirement income | 17.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 22.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| High blood pressure | 26.5% |
| High cholesterol | 26.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 19.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.3% |
| Binge drinking | 19.2% |
| No physical activity | 18.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.8% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.0% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 14.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.1% |
| Visited dentist | 63.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.6% |
| Teeth loss | 13.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 709 | 8.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.0% |
| Under 18 | 6.2% |
| 18–64 years | 11.6% |
| 65 and over | 29.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.7% |
| Public insurance | 33.8% |
| No insurance | 4.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,565 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 908 | 8.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 906 | 8.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,934 | 89.1% |
| Born in same state | 9,683 | 86.9% |
| Born in different state | 5,806 | 52.1% |
| Foreign born | 251 | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,210 | 10.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 270 | 22.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,085 | 9.7% |
| French | 899 | 8.1% |
| Arab | 601 | 5.4% |
| Polish | 179 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 60 | 0.5% |
| German | 49 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 4 | 0% |
| Irish | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 30.8% |
| Internet access | 95.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97351
What city is ZIP code 97351 in?
ZIP code 97351 is primarily assigned to Independence, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97351 in?
ZIP code 97351 falls within Polk County, Oregon.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97351?
The median home value in ZIP code 97351 is $316,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 97351?
ZIP code 97351 has an estimated population of 11,144 residents, with a density of 213 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 97351?
The median household income in ZIP code 97351 is $76,385, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 97351 in?
ZIP code 97351 observes the PST timezone.