97351 ZIP Code, Independence, OR
97351 is a ZIP code in Independence, Oregon in Polk County. It covers 52 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 97306, 97352 and 97302. 11,454 people live here in 3,606 households. With about 219 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (57% own). Median household income is $88,519, close to the Oregon median of $83,011.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Independence, OR
- County: Polk County
- Land area: 52 sq mi
- Population: 11,454
- Median household income: $88,519
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 11,454 |
| Households | 3,606 |
| Median household income | $88,519 |
| Income per person | $33,528 |
| Median age | 32.2 |
| Homeowners | 56.7% |
| Median home value | $396,800 |
| Median rent | $1,672 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% |
| Broadband internet | 92.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 24.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.0% |
| $10–15K | 2.6% |
| $15–25K | 2.7% |
| $25–35K | 5.4% |
| $35–50K | 11.9% |
| $50–75K | 11.6% |
| $75–100K | 18.0% |
| $100–150K | 22.2% |
| $150–200K | 12.5% |
| $200K+ | 9.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.5% |
| 10–19 | 13.6% |
| 20–24 | 15.5% |
| 25–34 | 13.5% |
| 35–44 | 13.4% |
| 45–54 | 11.4% |
| 55–64 | 9.8% |
| 65–74 | 7.3% |
| 75+ | 3.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.9% |
| Owned outright | 20.9% |
| Rented | 42.4% |
| Vacant | 1.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 61.7% |
| Townhome | 2.3% |
| 2–4 units | 11.0% |
| 5–19 units | 11.2% |
| 20+ units | 8.7% |
| Mobile / other | 5.1% |
Businesses in 97351
218 business establishments with 2,288 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 34
- Retail Trade: 28
- Accommodation and Food Services: 26
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 25
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 17
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 17
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 13
- Transportation and Warehousing: 11
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 97306 — Salem city, OR (2.6 mi)
- 97352 — Jefferson city, OR (6.8 mi)
- 97302 — Salem city, OR (6.9 mi)
- 97310 — Salem city, OR (8.7 mi)
- 97392 — Turner city, OR (9.9 mi)
- 97361 — Monmouth city, OR (10 mi)
- 97301 — Salem city, OR (11.2 mi)
- 97321 — Albany city, OR (11.2 mi)
Areas that include 97351
- Independence, OR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Polk County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Oregon ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 9: highest median household income in Polk County
- No. 5 of 9: highest median home value in Polk County
- No. 2 of 9: highest share of households with children in Polk County
- No. 5 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Polk County
- No. 2 of 9: lowest median age in Polk County
Mail every home in 97351
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 97351, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 97351 in?
- 97351 is a Independence, OR mailing address. By land area, 6% lies inside Independence; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 97351 in?
- 97351 is in Polk County.
- What is the population of 97351?
- About 11,454 people (±273), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 11,292.
- What is the median household income in 97351?
- $88,519 (±$8,125), 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 97351?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 97351 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 97351?
- The closest, measured center to center: 97306 (2.6 mi, Salem), 97352 (6.8 mi, Jefferson), 97302 (6.9 mi, Salem), 97310 (8.7 mi, Salem), 97392 (9.9 mi, Turner) and 97361 (10 mi, Monmouth).
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