97303 ZIP Code, Salem, OR
97303 is a ZIP code in Salem, Oregon in Marion County. It covers 25 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 97304, 97305 and 97301. 40,659 people live here in 15,351 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Oregon ZIP codes. At about 1,632 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (63% own). Median household income is $84,871, close to the Oregon median of $83,011.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Salem, OR
- County: Marion County
- Land area: 25 sq mi
- Population: 40,659
- Median household income: $84,871
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 40,659 |
| Households | 15,351 |
| Median household income | $84,871 |
| Income per person | $38,507 |
| Median age | 37.6 |
| Homeowners | 63.0% |
| Median home value | $433,900 |
| Median rent | $1,415 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% |
| Broadband internet | 95.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 16.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.5% |
| $10–15K | 1.6% |
| $15–25K | 4.5% |
| $25–35K | 7.1% |
| $35–50K | 9.5% |
| $50–75K | 18.3% |
| $75–100K | 14.2% |
| $100–150K | 22.6% |
| $150–200K | 11.7% |
| $200K+ | 7.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.6% |
| 10–19 | 13.3% |
| 20–24 | 5.8% |
| 25–34 | 14.2% |
| 35–44 | 13.8% |
| 45–54 | 11.4% |
| 55–64 | 10.4% |
| 65–74 | 11.1% |
| 75+ | 7.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 44.3% |
| Owned outright | 17.5% |
| Rented | 35.7% |
| Vacant | 2.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 64.1% |
| Townhome | 4.6% |
| 2–4 units | 9.5% |
| 5–19 units | 10.8% |
| 20+ units | 6.8% |
| Mobile / other | 4.2% |
Businesses in 97303
966 business establishments with 11,183 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 151
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 146
- Retail Trade: 131
- Accommodation and Food Services: 107
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 85
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 72
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 64
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 45
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 97304 — Salem city, OR (4.6 mi)
- 97305 — Salem city, OR (4.7 mi)
- 97301 — Salem city, OR (5.5 mi)
- 97026 — Gervais city, OR (6.6 mi)
- 97371 — Rickreall CDP, OR (8.6 mi)
- 97302 — Salem city, OR (9 mi)
- 97317 — Salem city, OR (10.5 mi)
- 97101 — Amity city, OR (10.8 mi)
Areas that include 97303
- Salem, OR ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Keizer, OR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Marion County ZIP codes — 27 ZIP codes
- Oregon ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 7 of 23: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Marion County
- No. 4 of 7: highest median household income in Salem, OR
- No. 4 of 7: highest median home value in Salem, OR
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Salem, OR
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of households with children in Salem, OR
- No. 4 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Salem, OR
- No. 4 of 8: lowest median age in Salem, OR
- No. 5 of 8: highest median age in Salem, OR
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 97303, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 97303 in?
- 97303 is a Salem, OR mailing address. By land area, 29% lies inside Keizer and 1% lies inside Salem; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 97303 in?
- 97303 is in Marion County.
- What is the population of 97303?
- About 40,659 people (±578), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 41,441.
- What is the median household income in 97303?
- $84,871 (±$6,200), compared with $83,011 for Oregon as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 97303?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 97303 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 97303?
- The closest, measured center to center: 97304 (4.6 mi, Salem), 97305 (4.7 mi, Salem), 97301 (5.5 mi, Salem), 97026 (6.6 mi, Gervais), 97371 (8.6 mi, Rickreall) and 97302 (9 mi, Salem).
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