NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 97524

OR · Population: 15,693

C+
59/100
57
C+
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
75
B+
Quality of Life
32
D
Jobs
Zip 97524, OR — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 97524

Zip code 97524 is located in Oregon and is home to approximately 15,693 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 59/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

With a median household income of $77,608 and home values around $380,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 20.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 10.1% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$77,608
Home Value
$380,100
Rent
$1,227/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
20.8%
Unemployment
10.1%
Owner-Occupied
76.4%
Rent Burden
19% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety57C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life75B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy32DLower unemployment = higher
Overall59C+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).