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Salem, OR
City in Marion County, Oregon. ZIP codes: 97301, 97302, 97304, 97306, 97310, 97317.
Population
178,865
Land area
48.9sq mi
People per sq mi
3,654
ZIP codes
6
Salem and its ZIP codes
Salem at a glance
- Salem is about 82 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 3rd among 420 cities and towns in Oregon.
- The median household income is $75,487, 9% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $416,900 (13% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,400 a month.
Local data for Salem, OR
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools61
- Colleges3
- Libraries2
- Banks29
- Post Offices7
- Parks93
- Grocery Stores53
- Restaurants534
- Affordable Housing20
- Home Health Agencies4
- Hospice Care4
- Dialysis Centers3
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers8
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment26
- Private Schools11
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places54
Housing and community stats
Salem, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,487
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$416,900
Median rent
$1,400/mo
Homeownership
55.9%
Bachelor's or higher
31.5%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
22.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (39,942), German Americans (27,845), Irish Americans (14,591).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Salem.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,550
175,778 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,135
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.1B
FY 2026, $8,867 per person
PPP loans
$336M
3,119 loans, 40,182 jobs reported
How people get to work
Salem, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.3%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home15.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Salem, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
95
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
1,169
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 36°F
40.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone54 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Salem, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
ZIP codes in Salem
6 in or overlapping Salem. Population shown
Cities near Salem
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Four CornersCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 2.4 |
| EolaCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.1 |
| HayesvilleCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 3 |
| KeizerCity | 4.9 mi | 7.2 |
| Labish VillageCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.1 |
| TurnerCity | 7.1 mi | 1.4 |
| BrooksCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.5 |
| IndependenceCity | 9.7 mi | 3 |
| RickreallCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.2 |
| AumsvilleCity | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| MonmouthCity | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| SilvertonCity | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| DallasCity | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| MarionCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| GervaisCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| SublimityCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Salem, OR in?
- Salem is in Marion County, Oregon.
- What ZIP codes are in Salem, OR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Salem include 97301, 97302, 97304, 97306, 97310, 97317.
- What is the population of Salem, OR?
- About 178,865 people live in Salem, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Salem?
- Nearby places include Four Corners (3.1 mi), Eola (4.1 mi), Hayesville (4.4 mi), Keizer (4.9 mi), Labish Village (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023