Zip Code 97438

OR · Population: 1,296

C+
56/100
9
F
Safety
62
B
Affordability
55
C+
Quality of Life
100
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 97438

Zip code 97438 is located in Oregon and is home to approximately 1,296 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are considerably above the national average. Safety is a significant concern in this area.

The median household income here is $110,529, with home values near $424,200 and rents around $1,821/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 17.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$110,529
Home Value
$424,200
Rent
$1,821/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
17.2%
Unemployment
0%
Owner-Occupied
85.1%
Rent Burden
19.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety9FLower crime = higher score
Affordability62BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life55C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy100A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).