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What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 97304, Oregon?

$1,485/month 3.1%vs 2023 ($1,441)

ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 97304, Oregon (ZIP 97304) is $1,485/month (±$121), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $499,300 (±$18,927), and the median household income is $98,031/year. The unemployment rate in Polk County, Oregon was 4.4% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for ZIP 97304

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,485
Median Home Value$499,300
Median Household Income$98,031
Total Housing Units13,781
Renter-Occupied Units4,919
Renter-Occupied Share36%
Households Paying 50%+ Income1,157 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)4.4%

How does ZIP 97304 compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in Oregon.

Higher rent than 71% of ZIP codes in Oregon · 98th of 330

Cheapest: ZCTA5 97738($441)
Priciest: ZCTA5 97089($2,605)
#ZIP codeValue
1ZCTA5 97089$2,605
2ZCTA5 97438$2,257
3ZCTA5 97034$2,241
… 94 more …
98ZCTA5 97304(you are here)$1,485
… 229 more …
328ZCTA5 97738$441
329ZCTA5 97840$420
330ZCTA5 97911$275

Geography

ZIP 97304 is in Polk County, Oregon.

It covers part of Salem city, Oregon.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in ZCTA5 97304, Oregon?

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 97304, Oregon (ZIP 97304) is $1,485/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 97304, Oregon?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 97304, Oregon is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in ZCTA5 97304, Oregon?

The median home value in ZCTA5 97304, Oregon (ZIP 97304) is $499,300 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 97304 are rent-burdened?

In ZCTA5 97304, Oregon, 1,157 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in ZCTA5 97304, Oregon?

The median household income in ZCTA5 97304, Oregon is $98,031/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,485 has a margin of error of ±$121. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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