97317 ZIP Code — Salem, OR
Marion County, Oregon
ZIP code 97317 is located in Salem, Oregon, within Marion County. It covers approximately 55.23 square miles and serves a population of 25,884 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 503/971.
About ZIP code 97317
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 $369,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $77,910. 39% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
25,884
population
55.23
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97317 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97317
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97317. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Salem | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
97325 Aumsville (6 mi)
97301 Salem (6.2 mi)
97310 Salem (6.6 mi)
97311 Salem (6.9 mi)
97312 Salem (6.9 mi)
97314 Salem (6.9 mi)
97302 Salem (7.9 mi)
97392 Turner (8 mi)
97385 Sublimity (8.1 mi)
97305 Salem (8.4 mi)
97306 Salem (9.9 mi)
97303 Salem (10.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 25,884 |
| Population density | 469 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 41 |
| County FIPS | 047 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 55.23 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.9015 |
| Longitude | -122.9056 |
| 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 | 33.6% | 39.9% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.4% | 33.7% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.8% | 22.3% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 5.2% | 4.1% | 7.2% |
Demographics & statistics
25,884
Population
469
People per sq mi
40.4
Median age
$77,910
Median household income
$32,708
Per capita income
$369,900
Median home value
$1,325
Median monthly rent
71.5%
Home ownership
12.0%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
6,499
Housing units
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
666
Under 5
604
751
5–9
682
705
10–14
639
1,028
15–19
932
1,053
20–24
956
1,879
25–34
1,706
1,402
35–44
1,272
1,726
45–54
1,567
793
55–59
720
1,000
60–64
908
1,550
65–74
1,407
737
75–84
668
279
85+
254
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,922 | 19.0% |
| 18 and over | 20,962 | 81.0% |
| 65 and over | 4,895 | 18.9% |
| Median age | 40.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
60.2%
Hispanic or Latino
15.6%
Two or more races
12.7%
Other race
7.1%
Asian
2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Black or African American
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,479 | 60.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,787 | 15.6% |
| Two or more races | 3,886 | 12.7% |
| Other race | 2,176 | 7.1% |
| Asian | 610 | 2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 366 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 212 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 155 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.6% | 39.9% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.4% | 33.7% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.8% | 22.3% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 5.2% | 4.1% | 7.2% |
Under $10k
2.0%
$10k–$15k
0.9%
$15k–$25k
7.1%
$25k–$35k
7.2%
$35k–$50k
12.9%
$50k–$75k
17.0%
$75k–$100k
17.8%
$100k–$150k
21.1%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
$200k+
5.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.2% |
| $200k+ | 5.8% |
| Median income | $77,910 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.4%
$50k–$100k
3.2%
$100k–$150k
2.6%
$150k–$200k
3.0%
$200k–$300k
16.5%
$300k–$500k
35.7%
$500k–$1M
29.2%
$1M+
2.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $369,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,325 |
| Owner occupied | 71.5% |
| Renter occupied | 28.5% |
| Vacant | 4.0% |
| Single-family detached | 68.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.9% |
| Mobile homes | 8.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.79 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 34.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.6% |
| 3 or more | 35.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 39.5% |
| Electricity | 49.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.8% |
| Fuel oil | 1.8% |
| Wood | 5.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,576 | 53.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 573 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,266 | 14.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,173 | 25.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,587 | 30.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,443 | 40.1% |
| Average household size | 2.78 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.7% | 31.2% |
| Married | 49.3% | 47.6% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 6.5% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.6%
Some HS, no diploma
8.1%
HS graduate
26.8%
Some college, no degree
28.3%
Associate's degree
10.0%
Bachelor's degree
15.2%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 187 | 3.2% |
| Kindergarten | 234 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,972 | 34.0% |
| High school | 1,172 | 20.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,227 | 38.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.4%
Retail trade
12.9%
Construction
10.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.3%
Public administration
8.0%
Manufacturing
7.9%
Professional & management
7.9%
Agriculture & mining
6.3%
Other services
5.5%
Finance & real estate
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.0% |
| Service | 19.7% |
| Sales & office | 20.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.2% |
| Production & transportation | 13.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.2% |
| Government | 17.5% |
| Self-employed | 6.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.0% |
| Carpool | 8.4% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 3.8% |
| Work from home | 7.5% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.0 |
Poverty
All people
12.0%
Under 18 years
15.7%
18 and over
11.1%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
26.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.6% |
| Retirement income | 29.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.8% |
| High blood pressure | 30.7% |
| High cholesterol | 28.1% |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 23.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.6% |
| Binge drinking | 15.8% |
| No physical activity | 21.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.5% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.4% |
| Poor mental health | 16.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 14.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.7% |
| Visited dentist | 61.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.9% |
| Teeth loss | 14.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,591 | 7.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.2% |
| Under 18 | 8.8% |
| 18–64 years | 15.8% |
| 65 and over | 40.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.8% |
| Public insurance | 39.8% |
| No insurance | 7.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,614 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 2,331 | 9.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,161 | 8.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 137 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 33 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,852 | 88.3% |
| Born in same state | 22,457 | 86.8% |
| Born in different state | 14,003 | 54.1% |
| Foreign born | 395 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,032 | 11.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,369 | 45.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,827 | 10.9% |
| Italian | 2,545 | 9.8% |
| Arab | 1,121 | 4.3% |
| Polish | 947 | 3.7% |
| English | 536 | 2.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 328 | 1.3% |
| Dutch | 240 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 27 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 14 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.2% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97317
What city is ZIP code 97317 in?
ZIP code 97317 is primarily assigned to Salem, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97317 in?
ZIP code 97317 falls within Marion County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97317 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 97317 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97317?
The median home value in ZIP code 97317 is $369,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 97317?
ZIP code 97317 has an estimated population of 25,884 residents, with a density of 469 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 97317?
The median household income in ZIP code 97317 is $77,910, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 97317 in?
ZIP code 97317 observes the PST timezone.