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U.S. ZIP Code · OR97344

Polk County · Salem, OR

Typical home value

$361,499[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.3%
5-year / yr
+4.2%
10-year / yr
+8.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+27.3%
vs metro
-24.1%
vs state
-21.4%
ZIP 97344 location in OR
Location of ZIP 97344 in OR

Price history

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

The typical home in 97344 is worth $361,499 — 24.1% below the Salem, OR median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.3%. 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
$2,095[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
No Rating
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
1,534[3]
Median household income
$59,000[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+22[5]
Moved in
3,234
Moved out
3,212

Schools

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

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • Falls City Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Falls City SD 57

    118 students

  • Falls City High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Falls City SD 57

    60 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$1,828
Loan principal$289,199
Down payment$72,300
Total interest paid$368,857

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$2,304
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
79th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
21st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 97344?
The typical home in 97344 is worth $361,499, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 97344?
Home values in 97344 are up 0.3% over the past year, and up 4.2% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 97344?
The effective property tax rate in 97344 is 0.6% — roughly $2,095 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 97344?
ZIP code 97344 has a population of 1,534 and a median household income of $59,000.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Salem, OR

    Typical home
    $372,505
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • Salem, OR

    Typical home
    $424,078
    Gross yield
    5.0%
  • 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%

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