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ZIP Code · OR

ZIP 97338

Part of Dallas, OR
Pop. 23,419·Polk County·72nd most expensive ZIP in Oregon
Median rent (all units)
$1,700/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.6%
Month-over-Month
+6.1%
vs US Median
-$265
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ZIP 97338 · $1,700
More affordable than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,120
2 BR
$1,450
3 BR
$2,010
4 BR+
$2,170
Research median
$1,450/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,400/yr
At $1,700/mo median
Location
CityDallas
StateOR
CountyPolk County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.6% YoY, +6.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 97338 (Dallas, OR) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,419
Median income
$78,858
Median age
42.1
Renters
26.8%
Age distribution
17.7%
25.2%
21.8%
23.5%
Under 1817.7%
18–3425.2%
35–5421.8%
55–6411.8%
65+23.5%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
82.8%
White82.8%
Black1.1%
Hispanic10.6%
Other5.3%
Education (25+)
28%
39.3%
25.3%
No HS diploma7.4%
HS diploma28%
Some college39.3%
Bachelor's+25.3%
Housing tenure
73.2%
26.8%
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 97338 in Dallas, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$66,537 → $78,858
up 18.5%
Population
22,906 → 23,419
up 2.2%
Renter share
25% → 26.8%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
26.5% → 25.3%
-1.2 pts
Median age
42.8 → 42.1
-0.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $66,537 in 2021 to $78,858 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 22,906 to 23,419 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.2% change. About 26.8% of households rent today, against 25% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 97338 covers Dallas, OR. The median rent here is $1,700/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($78,858/yr), ZIP 97338 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 97338?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 97338 (Dallas, OR) is $1,700. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 97338 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 97338's median rent of $1,700/mo is $265 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 97338 compare to other ZIPs in Oregon?

ZIP 97338 falls in the middle range for Oregon, ranking #72 out of 116 ZIPs at $1,700/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 97338?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,700/mo in ZIP 97338. The local median household income is $78,858/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 97338?

Rent in ZIP 97338 has decreased 1.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 97338 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 97338 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,700/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($78,858/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 97338 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 97338 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.8% of ZIP 97338 households are renters, while 73.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 97338 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 97338 compare to the rest of Dallas?

ZIP 97338 sits right at the Dallas citywide median of $1,700/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 97338 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 97338 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,700/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 97338's median household income ($78,858/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 97338 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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