97361 ZIP Code — Monmouth, OR

Polk County, Oregon

ZIP code 97361 is located in Monmouth, Oregon, within Polk County. It covers approximately 132.94 square miles and serves a population of 13,557 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 503/971.

About ZIP code 97361

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 $373,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.

Median household income is $64,490. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 97361 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

13,557

population

132.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97361 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97361

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97361. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Monmouth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97338 Dallas (9.5 mi) 97351 Independence (9.9 mi) 97330 Corvallis (10.6 mi) 97344 Falls City (11.8 mi) 97306 Salem (13.6 mi) 97370 Philomath (14 mi) 97321 Albany (14.9 mi) 97331 Corvallis (15.7 mi) 97302 Salem (16.3 mi) 97352 Jefferson (16.3 mi) 97371 Rickreall (16.4 mi) 97326 Blodgett (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	13,557
Population density	102 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	132.94 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	44.7852
Longitude	-123.3543
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	503/971

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.0%	38.0%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	32.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	24.2%	23.2%
Over $200k	6.1%	5.6%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

13,557

Population

102

People per sq mi

27.7

Median age

$64,490

Median household income

$28,353

Per capita income

$373,000

Median home value

$1,124

Median monthly rent

52.7%

Home ownership

18.7%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

2,661

Housing units

30.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

294

Under 5

300

569

5–9

579

321

10–14

326

746

15–19

759

1,043

20–24

1,061

1,024

25–34

1,042

558

35–44

568

588

45–54

599

321

55–59

326

336

60–64

342

507

65–74

515

292

75–84

298

120

85+

123

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,857	21.1%
18 and over	10,700	78.9%
65 and over	1,855	13.7%
Median age	27.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.6%

Two or more races 11.7%

Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

Other race 2.8%

Asian 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%

Black or African American 0.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	10,682	73.6%
Two or more races	1,702	11.7%
Hispanic or Latino	957	6.6%
Other race	406	2.8%
Asian	268	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	268	1.8%
Black or African American	129	0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	102	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.0%	38.0%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	32.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	24.2%	23.2%
Over $200k	6.1%	5.6%	7.2%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	16.4%
$150k–$200k	8.5%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$64,490

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 1.9%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k–$300k 17.2%

$300k–$500k 47.6%

$500k–$1M 22.9%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$373,000
Median rent / month	$1,124
Owner occupied	52.7%
Renter occupied	47.3%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	60.0%
Large apartment buildings	4.1%
Mobile homes	5.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.0%
2000–2009	20.8%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	7.7%
1970–1979	21.2%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	11.9%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	46.4%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	32.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.5%
Electricity	63.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Fuel oil	1.2%
Wood	6.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,199	51.6%
Cohabiting couple	321	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	545	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,194	28.0%
Households with children under 18	1,292	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,186	27.8%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.7%	40.8%
Married	43.7%	42.0%
Separated	1.8%	1.8%
Widowed	1.0%	2.6%
Divorced	9.8%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 22.3%

Some college, no degree 26.7%

Associate's degree 14.9%

Bachelor's degree 18.1%

Graduate / professional 12.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	30.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	0.9%
Kindergarten	189	3.9%
Elementary school	1,333	27.6%
High school	636	13.2%
College / grad school	2,624	54.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.5%

Retail trade 17.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Construction 6.4%

Professional & management 5.8%

Manufacturing 4.9%

Other services 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Public administration 3.5%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.5%
Service	22.6%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	5.7%
Production & transportation	15.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.9%
Government	25.5%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.6%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	8.2%
Work from home	10.7%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 18.7%

Under 18 years 20.6%

18 and over 18.2%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 26.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.5%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	7.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	25.6%
High cholesterol	24.7%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	19.4%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	18.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.9%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	82.5%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	875	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	35.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.5%
Public insurance	39.6%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	6.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,963	95.6%
Spanish	413	3.2%
Other Indo-European	369	2.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	0.1%
Other languages	27	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,652	93.3%
Born in same state	12,519	92.3%
Born in different state	7,337	54.1%
Foreign born	133	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	905	6.7%
Not a US citizen	372	41.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,229	16.4%
Italian	1,199	8.8%
Arab	470	3.5%
Polish	463	3.4%
English	150	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	85	0.6%
Dutch	39	0.3%
Norwegian	36	0.3%
Irish	34	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.4%
Internet access	94.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97361

What city is ZIP code 97361 in?

ZIP code 97361 is primarily assigned to Monmouth, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97361 in?

ZIP code 97361 falls within Polk County, Oregon.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97361?

19% of residents in ZIP code 97361 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97361?

The median home value in ZIP code 97361 is $373,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 97361?

ZIP code 97361 has an estimated population of 13,557 residents, with a density of 102 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 97361?

The median household income in ZIP code 97361 is $64,490, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 97361 in?

ZIP code 97361 observes the PST timezone.