ZIP 97317 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Salem city, OR (97317)

Median Income

$81,208

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,328

Wealth inflow

Population

26,165

Unemployment

4.9%

1.2pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,328 for ZIP 97317 (Salem city, OR) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.9%+33% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.7%-40% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

18.4%+57% vs US avg

472

Establishments

6,978

Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining5.1%
Construction11.1%
Manufacturing8.0%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Retail trade15.1%
Transportation, utilities4.3%
Information0.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.6%
Professional, scientific, management8.2%
Education, health care, social19.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.0%
Other services4.4%
Public administration8.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 97317 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 0.9%, median income fell 2.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 15.6%.

Median Income

$81,208

+8% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate