97306 ZIP Code — Salem, OR
Marion County, Oregon
ZIP code 97306 is located in Salem, Oregon, within Marion County. It covers approximately 32.41 square miles and serves a population of 34,946 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 503.
About ZIP code 97306
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $388,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $83,039.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
34,946
population
32.41
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97306 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97306
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97306. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Salem | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
97351 Independence (3.6 mi)
97302 Salem (4.3 mi)
97352 Jefferson (7.2 mi)
97310 Salem (7.3 mi)
97311 Salem (7.4 mi)
97312 Salem (7.4 mi)
97314 Salem (7.4 mi)
97392 Turner (8.2 mi)
97301 Salem (9.1 mi)
97317 Salem (9.9 mi)
97325 Aumsville (11.2 mi)
97371 Rickreall (11.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34,946 |
| Population density | 1,078 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 41 |
| County FIPS | 047 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 32.41 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.37 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.8431 |
| Longitude | -123.0898 |
| 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 | 31.2% | 39.9% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.0% | 33.7% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.7% | 22.3% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 6.1% | 4.1% | 7.2% |
Demographics & statistics
34,946
Population
1,078
People per sq mi
38.1
Median age
$83,039
Median household income
$41,363
Per capita income
$388,300
Median home value
$1,392
Median monthly rent
67.0%
Home ownership
11.1%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
9,597
Housing units
40.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
978
Under 5
993
950
5–9
965
1,450
10–14
1,473
1,168
15–19
1,185
956
20–24
971
2,560
25–34
2,599
2,101
35–44
2,132
2,173
45–54
2,206
1,093
55–59
1,109
1,227
60–64
1,245
1,678
65–74
1,704
691
75–84
701
317
85+
321
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,612 | 24.6% |
| 18 and over | 26,334 | 75.4% |
| 65 and over | 5,412 | 15.5% |
| Median age | 38.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.8%
Two or more races
7.9%
Hispanic or Latino
7.4%
Asian
4.3%
Other race
3.7%
Black or African American
1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,476 | 72.8% |
| Two or more races | 2,988 | 7.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,805 | 7.4% |
| Asian | 1,626 | 4.3% |
| Other race | 1,385 | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 667 | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 561 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 243 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.2% | 39.9% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.0% | 33.7% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.7% | 22.3% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 6.1% | 4.1% | 7.2% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
6.2%
$35k–$50k
9.0%
$50k–$75k
19.4%
$75k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
22.2%
$150k–$200k
9.2%
$200k+
10.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.2% |
| $200k+ | 10.8% |
| Median income | $83,039 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.7%
$50k–$100k
1.3%
$100k–$150k
1.7%
$150k–$200k
2.0%
$200k–$300k
18.6%
$300k–$500k
48.0%
$500k–$1M
23.9%
$1M+
1.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $388,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,392 |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% |
| Vacant | 3.0% |
| Single-family detached | 61.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.1% |
| Mobile homes | 6.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.63 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 25.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% |
| 3 or more | 24.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 50.3% |
| Electricity | 45.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Wood | 1.6% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,539 | 47.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,029 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,154 | 15.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,966 | 29.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,474 | 32.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,967 | 29.0% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.1% | 24.7% |
| Married | 52.3% | 48.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 17.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
19.5%
Some college, no degree
25.7%
Associate's degree
8.6%
Bachelor's degree
24.9%
Graduate / professional
15.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 288 | 3.5% |
| Kindergarten | 368 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,633 | 44.5% |
| High school | 2,188 | 26.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,679 | 20.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.0%
Retail trade
12.1%
Public administration
11.8%
Professional & management
8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Manufacturing
6.6%
Other services
5.9%
Construction
5.7%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.8% |
| Service | 15.3% |
| Sales & office | 22.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.5% |
| Production & transportation | 9.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.8% |
| Government | 24.4% |
| Self-employed | 4.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.8% |
| Carpool | 6.0% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 13.1% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.3 |
Poverty
All people
11.1%
Under 18 years
12.3%
18 and over
10.7%
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
14.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.9% |
| Retirement income | 25.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.2% |
| High blood pressure | 29.7% |
| High cholesterol | 27.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 23.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.4% |
| Binge drinking | 15.3% |
| No physical activity | 17.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.7% |
| Depression | 24.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 9.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.1% |
| Visited dentist | 68.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,738 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.4% |
| Under 18 | 7.9% |
| 18–64 years | 11.3% |
| 65 and over | 30.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.9% |
| Public insurance | 36.9% |
| No insurance | 4.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,975 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 1,380 | 4.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 740 | 2.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 339 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 292 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,107 | 91.9% |
| Born in same state | 31,415 | 89.9% |
| Born in different state | 16,848 | 48.2% |
| Foreign born | 692 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,839 | 8.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,872 | 65.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,084 | 14.5% |
| Italian | 3,865 | 11.1% |
| Polish | 1,316 | 3.8% |
| Arab | 864 | 2.5% |
| English | 715 | 2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 547 | 1.6% |
| Irish | 71 | 0.2% |
| German | 39 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 35 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.2% |
| Internet access | 98.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97306
What city is ZIP code 97306 in?
ZIP code 97306 is primarily assigned to Salem, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97306 in?
ZIP code 97306 falls within Marion County, Oregon.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97306?
The median home value in ZIP code 97306 is $388,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 97306?
ZIP code 97306 has an estimated population of 34,946 residents, with a density of 1,078 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 97306?
The median household income in ZIP code 97306 is $83,039, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 97306 in?
ZIP code 97306 observes the PST timezone.