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U.S. ZIP Code · OR97305

Marion County · Salem, OR

Typical home value

$424,078[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.1%
5-year / yr
+3.6%
10-year / yr
+7.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+49.3%
vs metro
-11.0%
vs state
-7.8%
ZIP 97305 location in OR
Location of ZIP 97305 in OR

Price history

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

The typical home in 97305 is worth $424,078 — 11.0% below the Salem, OR median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,777 a month — a 5.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,777[2]
Gross yield
5.0%[2]
Cap rate
3.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,363[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
45,083[3]
Median household income
$66,326[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
11
Elementary
7
Middle
1
High
3
  • McKay High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Salem-Keizer SD 24J

    2,299 students

  • Stephens Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Salem-Keizer SD 24J

    1,041 students

  • Scott Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Salem-Keizer SD 24J

    521 students

  • Cesar E Chavez Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Salem-Keizer SD 24J

    489 students

  • Yoshikai Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Salem-Keizer SD 24J

    483 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 yield5.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.0%
Annual rent$21,318

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$2,144
Loan principal$339,262
Down payment$84,816
Total interest paid$432,710

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 ratio1.56
Monthly cost to own$2,777
Monthly rent$1,777

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
43rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
79th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 97305?
The typical home in 97305 is worth $424,078, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 97305?
Home values in 97305 are up 0.1% over the past year, and up 3.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 97305?
A typical home in 97305 rents for about $1,777 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 97305?
The effective property tax rate in 97305 is 0.8% — roughly $3,363 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 97305?
ZIP code 97305 has a population of 45,083 and a median household income of $66,326.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Woodburn, OR

    Typical home
    $427,158
    Gross yield
    4.9%
  • Independence, OR

    Typical home
    $428,934
    Gross yield
    4.9%
  • Gervais, OR

    Typical home
    $434,982
    Gross yield
  • Keizer, OR

    Typical home
    $452,184
    Gross yield
    4.6%
  • Jefferson, OR

    Typical home
    $456,867
    Gross yield
  • Salem, OR

    Typical home
    $458,788
    Gross yield
    4.2%

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