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ZIP 97386

Pop. 15,225·Linn County·94th most expensive ZIP in Oregon
Median rent (all units)
$1,598/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+27.8%
vs US Median
-$367
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ZIP 97386 · $1,598
More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,160
2 BR
$1,410
3 BR
$1,910
4 BR+
$2,210
Research median
$1,410/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
$19,176/yr
At $1,598/mo median
Location
StateOR
CountyLinn County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +27.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 97386 (Sweet Home, OR) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,225
Median income
$64,669
Median age
45.3
Renters
27.5%
Age distribution
18.2%
20.9%
23.2%
14.7%
23%
Under 1818.2%
18–3420.9%
35–5423.2%
55–6414.7%
65+23%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
89.3%
White89.3%
Hispanic2.8%
Other7.2%
Education (25+)
40.2%
35.3%
12.7%
No HS diploma11.8%
HS diploma40.2%
Some college35.3%
Bachelor's+12.7%
Housing tenure
72.5%
27.5%
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 97386 in Sweet Home, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$56,100 → $64,669
up 15.3%
Population
14,760 → 15,225
up 3.2%
Renter share
28.8% → 27.5%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
8.6% → 12.7%
+4.1 pts
Median age
46.5 → 45.3
-1.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 97386 in Sweet Home, OR now reports about $64,669, up from $56,100 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 97386 in Sweet Home, OR adding about 465 residents over the five-year window, up 3.2% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 8.6% to 12.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 97386 covers Sweet Home, OR. The median rent here is $1,598/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($64,669/yr), ZIP 97386 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 97386?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 97386 (Sweet Home, OR) is $1,598. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 97386 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 97386's median rent of $1,598/mo is $367 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 97386 compare to other ZIPs in Oregon?

ZIP 97386 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Oregon, ranking #94 out of 116 ZIPs at $1,598/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 97386?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,598/mo in ZIP 97386. The local median household income is $64,669/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 97386?

Rent in ZIP 97386 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 97386 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 97386 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,598/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($64,669/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 97386 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 97386 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.5% of ZIP 97386 households are renters, while 72.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 97386 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 97386 compare to the rest of Sweet Home?

ZIP 97386 sits right at the Sweet Home citywide median of $1,598/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 97386 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 97386 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,598/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 97386's median household income ($64,669/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 97386 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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