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U.S. ZIP Code · OR97306

Marion County · Salem, OR

Typical home value

$497,443[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.2%
5-year / yr
+3.4%
10-year / yr
+6.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+75.1%
vs metro
+4.4%
vs state
+8.2%
ZIP 97306 location in OR
Location of ZIP 97306 in OR

Price history

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

The typical home in 97306 is worth $497,443 — 4.4% above the Salem, OR median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,722 a month — a 4.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,722[2]
Gross yield
4.2%[2]
Cap rate
2.5%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,981[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
34,383[3]
Median household income
$101,753[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
6
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
0
  • Crossler Middle School

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

    833 students

  • Sumpter Elementary School

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

    484 students

  • Pringle Elementary School

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

    477 students

  • Liberty Elementary School

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

    447 students

  • Battle Creek Elementary School

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

    442 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 yield4.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.5%
Annual rent$20,662

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$2,515
Loan principal$397,954
Down payment$99,489
Total interest paid$507,568

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 ratio1.94
Monthly cost to own$3,344
Monthly rent$1,722

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
25th percentile[1]
Rental yield
42nd percentile[2]
Property tax
100th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 97306?
The typical home in 97306 is worth $497,443, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 97306?
Home values in 97306 are up 0.2% over the past year, and up 3.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 97306?
A typical home in 97306 rents for about $1,722 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 97306?
The effective property tax rate in 97306 is 1.0% — roughly $4,981 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 97306?
ZIP code 97306 has a population of 34,383 and a median household income of $101,753.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Lyons, OR

    Typical home
    $497,509
    Gross yield
  • Hubbard, OR

    Typical home
    $494,207
    Gross yield
  • Aumsville, OR

    Typical home
    $493,869
    Gross yield
  • Salem, OR

    Typical home
    $501,590
    Gross yield
    4.0%
  • Mount Angel, OR

    Typical home
    $483,516
    Gross yield
  • Monmouth, OR

    Typical home
    $476,820
    Gross yield
    4.0%

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