ZIP Code 97002 -- Aurora, OR

Marion | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Home prices are 7.6x the local median income — well above the recommended 3-5x ratio, suggesting a very expensive housing market.

Quick Overview

Population
6,358
Unknown
Median Income
$70,137
Home Value
$530,100
Median Rent
$1,683
Median Age
48.60
Diversity Index
48.60
Moderate
Cost of Living
169.7
very high
Unemployment
4.1%

About ZIP Code 97002

ZIP code 97002 in Aurora, Oregon is a unknown area with a population of 6,358. The median household income is $70,137, which is This is 6% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $530,100, representing a price-to-income ratio of 7.6x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 169.7 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 48.60 years. Approximately 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Marion, OR.

Population & Age

Total Population
6,358
Median Age
48.60
Male Population
3,264
51.3%
Female Population
3,094
48.7%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
48.60 Moderate
White
79.6%
Black or African American
1.5%
Hispanic or Latino
14.1%
Asian
1.3%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
8.3%
Other Race
9.3%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$70,137
Mean Household Income
$102,016
Per Capita Income
$38,920
Below Poverty Line
13.8%

This is 6% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$530,100
Median Rent
$1,683
Total Housing Units
2,457
Occupied Units
2,389
Vacant Units
68
2.8% vacancy
Median Year Built
1979
Owner Occupied
78.6%
Renter Occupied
21.4%
Price-to-Income Ratio 7.6x

Housing is expensive relative to income

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 78.6% Renter 21.4%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 92.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.0%
Graduate or Professional Degree 11.0%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
2,689
Employment Rate
95.9%
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
63.7%
Carpool
9.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
19.1%

Cost of Living Index

169.7
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 97002 is 69.7% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Marion

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
97301 Salem 57,574 $60,422
97305 Brooks 45,083 $66,326
97302 Salem 40,799 $85,833
97303 Keizer 40,659 $84,871
97306 Salem 34,383 $101,753
97071 Woodburn 33,123 $70,938

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 97002

ZIP code 97002 (Aurora, OR) has a total population of 6,358 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 48.60 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 97002 is $70,137 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 6% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 97002 is primarily located in Aurora, Oregon (OR). It falls within Marion County.

The median home value in ZIP code 97002 is $530,100, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,683.

The median age in ZIP code 97002 is 48.60 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 97002 has a cost of living index of 169.69 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 97002, 29.03% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 11.03% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 97002 is 4.09%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 19.06% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.