97396 ZIP Code — Willamina, OR

Yamhill County, Oregon

ZIP code 97396 is located in Willamina, Oregon, within Yamhill County. It covers approximately 54.59 square miles and serves a population of 3,349 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 503/971.

About ZIP code 97396

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $283,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $49,880. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 97396 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,349

population

54.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97396 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97396

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97396. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Willamina	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97347 Grand Ronde (5.7 mi) 97378 Sheridan (5.8 mi) 97112 Cloverdale (12.1 mi) 97122 Hebo (13.4 mi) 97128 Mcminnville (15.5 mi) 97338 Dallas (15.7 mi) 97101 Amity (15.8 mi) 97344 Falls City (16.5 mi) 97368 Otis (18.1 mi) 97371 Rickreall (18.8 mi) 97367 Lincoln City (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,349
Population density	61 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	54.59 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	45.0977
Longitude	-123.5578
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	55.2%	36.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	32.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	24.5%	23.2%
Over $200k	5.9%	6.4%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,349

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$49,880

Median household income

$28,984

Per capita income

$283,900

Median home value

$1,148

Median monthly rent

70.1%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

1,044

Housing units

9.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

124

10–14

138

15–19

100

20–24

112

181

25–34

201

268

35–44

299

187

45–54

209

134

55–59

150

175

60–64

194

116

65–74

129

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	612	18.3%
18 and over	2,737	81.7%
65 and over	482	14.4%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.6%

Two or more races 7.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%

Other race 0.8%

Asian 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,912	83.6%
Two or more races	270	7.8%
Hispanic or Latino	133	3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	126	3.6%
Other race	28	0.8%
Asian	7	0.2%
Black or African American	3	0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.2%	36.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	32.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	24.5%	23.2%
Over $200k	5.9%	6.4%	7.2%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 20.0%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	20.0%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	6.4%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$49,880

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.2%

$50k–$100k 2.6%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 25.5%

$300k–$500k 32.8%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

$1M+ 8.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$283,900
Median rent / month	$1,148
Owner occupied	70.1%
Renter occupied	29.9%
Vacant	10.6%
Single-family detached	74.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	23.0%
1990–1999	5.5%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	22.8%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	12.4%
1939 or earlier	13.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	10.6%
2 bedrooms	27.6%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	26.5%
2 vehicles	33.9%
3 or more	34.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.8%
Electricity	58.0%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
Fuel oil	2.6%
Wood	17.6%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	639	50.2%
Cohabiting couple	96	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	233	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	305	24.0%
Households with children under 18	367	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	356	28.0%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	22.4%
Married	54.8%	49.8%
Separated	1.7%	0.0%
Widowed	4.2%	7.6%
Divorced	8.5%	20.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 37.4%

Some college, no degree 38.5%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 1.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	9.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	2.2%
Kindergarten	36	5.7%
Elementary school	268	42.3%
High school	130	20.5%
College / grad school	185	29.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 15.6%

Manufacturing 15.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.1%

Education & healthcare 10.7%

Retail trade 10.5%

Agriculture & mining 10.3%

Construction 6.2%

Public administration 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Other services 4.0%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.9%
Service	25.7%
Sales & office	25.8%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	17.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	9.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.8%
Carpool	18.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.8

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 10.5%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 15.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.3%
Retirement income	22.8%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	31.1%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	21.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	61.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	402	14.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.5%
Under 18	23.4%
18–64 years	24.9%
65 and over	52.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.5%
Public insurance	44.7%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,221	96.2%
Spanish	18	0.6%
Other Indo-European	18	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,313	98.9%
Born in same state	3,300	98.5%
Born in different state	2,144	64.0%
Foreign born	13	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	36	1.1%
Not a US citizen	17	47.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	531	15.9%
French	342	10.2%
Arab	223	6.7%
Polish	84	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	46	1.4%
Dutch	34	1%
German	30	0.9%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97396

What city is ZIP code 97396 in?

ZIP code 97396 is primarily assigned to Willamina, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97396 in?

ZIP code 97396 falls within Yamhill County, Oregon.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 97396?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 97396 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 97396 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 97396 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 97396 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 97396?

ZIP code 97396 has an estimated population of 3,349 residents, with a density of 61 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 97396 in?

ZIP code 97396 observes the PST timezone.