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U.S. ZIP Code · OR97002

Marion County · Salem, OR

Typical home value

$705,336[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.1%
5-year / yr
+3.6%
10-year / yr
+6.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+148.3%
vs metro
+48.0%
vs state
+53.4%
ZIP 97002 location in OR
Location of ZIP 97002 in OR

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 97002 is worth $705,336 — 48.0% above the Salem, OR median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.1%. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,128[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Marion County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively High
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
6,358[3]
Median household income
$70,137[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Marion County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-180[5]
Moved in
8,210
Moved out
8,390

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • North Marion High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · North Marion SD 15

    577 students

  • North Marion Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · North Marion SD 15

    402 students

  • North Marion Intermediate School

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · North Marion SD 15

    333 students

  • North Marion Primary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · North Marion SD 15

    310 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$3,567
Loan principal$564,268
Down payment$141,067
Total interest paid$719,693

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$4,501
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
36th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
25th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 97002?
The typical home in 97002 is worth $705,336, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 97002?
Home values in 97002 are up 0.1% over the past year, and up 3.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 97002?
The effective property tax rate in 97002 is 0.6% — roughly $4,128 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 97002?
ZIP code 97002 has a population of 6,358 and a median household income of $70,137.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Rickreall CDP, OR

    Typical home
    $767,151
    Gross yield
  • Scotts Mills, OR

    Typical home
    $636,387
    Gross yield
  • St. Paul, OR

    Typical home
    $592,439
    Gross yield
  • Turner, OR

    Typical home
    $580,979
    Gross yield
  • Sublimity, OR

    Typical home
    $578,367
    Gross yield
  • Silverton, OR

    Typical home
    $552,706
    Gross yield
    3.9%

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