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U.S. ZIP Code · OR97361

Polk County · Salem, OR

Typical home value

$476,820[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.3%
5-year / yr
+4.4%
10-year / yr
+7.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+67.9%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
+3.7%
ZIP 97361 location in OR
Location of ZIP 97361 in OR

Price history

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

The typical home in 97361 is worth $476,820. Over the past year, values have risen 1.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,597 a month — a 4.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,597[2]
Gross yield
4.0%[2]
Cap rate
2.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,471[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
14,488[3]
Median household income
$69,505[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
3
Elementary
3
Middle
0
High
0
  • Monmouth Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Central SD 13J

    505 students

  • Ash Creek Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Central SD 13J

    436 students

  • Luckiamute Valley Charter School

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Dallas SD 2

    232 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 yield4.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.4%
Annual rent$19,160

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$2,411
Loan principal$381,456
Down payment$95,364
Total interest paid$486,526

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$3,098
Monthly rent$1,597

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
89th percentile[1]
Rental yield
25th percentile[2]
Property tax
61st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 97361?
The typical home in 97361 is worth $476,820, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 97361?
Home values in 97361 are up 1.3% over the past year, and up 4.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 97361?
A typical home in 97361 rents for about $1,597 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 97361?
The effective property tax rate in 97361 is 0.7% — roughly $3,471 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 97361?
ZIP code 97361 has a population of 14,488 and a median household income of $69,505.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Dallas, OR

    Typical home
    $476,558
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Gates, OR

    Typical home
    $470,714
    Gross yield
  • Mount Angel, OR

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

    Typical home
    $468,360
    Gross yield
  • Salem, OR

    Typical home
    $465,023
    Gross yield
    3.8%
  • Stayton, OR

    Typical home
    $464,154
    Gross yield
    4.0%

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