ZIP code
97351
in Independence, OregonPopulation 11,454
49.27/ 100
Ranked #17,283 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 46%)
Ranked #200 of 407 Oregon ZIPs (top 49%)
Ranked #17 of 30 Salem, OR ZIPs (bottom 43%)
Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.
What defines this ZIP
Metrics where this ZIP sits in the tails of the national distribution — the ones that most set it apart. Select any tile for its definition and methodology.
Floodplain exposure
40.5%
in the top 6.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS94thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area inside FEMA’s 1%-annual-chance floodplain — the “100-year” flood zone, where flooding has about a 1-in-100 chance in any given year.
Measured from FEMA’s mapped flood panels. Where a panel has not been mapped, no value is published for that ZIP — those ZIPs are absent from this comparison rather than counted as unexposed.
Full methodology ›Crowded housing
7.0%
in the top 8.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The share of occupied homes with more than one person per room, the Census definition of crowded housing.
Full methodology ›High cholesterol
32%
in the bottom 6.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST9thUS7thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with high cholesterol, among those who have ever been screened for it.
Full methodology ›High blood pressure
29.8%
in the bottom 10.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST10thUS10thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have high blood pressure.
Full methodology ›Colon-cancer screening
59.6%
in the bottom 13.1% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST6thUS13thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›Fiber broadband
88%
in the top 17% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST92ndUS83rdDefinition & source ›
The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.
Full methodology ›PFAS in drinking water
78%
in the top 30% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS70thDefinition & source ›
The share of residents served by public water systems where PFAS — man-made “forever chemicals” that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down — were detected in EPA testing.
Measured from EPA records for the public water systems that serve this ZIP. Households on private wells — roughly 30% of the US population — are not covered by this measure, and this figure says nothing about their water.
Full methodology ›The read
Overall, Independence, Oregon (ZIP 97351) places in the bottom 46% nationally (17,283rd) and the top 49% of Oregon (200th).
The measures fall on both sides for this area, fairly evenly: modeled high cholesterol registers in the bottom 6.6% nationally, and recreation settles in the top 11.5% nationally. Modeled high blood pressure sits in the bottom 10.4% nationally. Distance to a nursing home lies at the national minimum, shared with about 27% of ZIPs. Modeled energy burden rests in the bottom 12.7% nationally. Pulling the other way, floodplain exposure resides in the top 6.1% nationally, crowded housing is in the top 8.4% nationally, and homeownership lands in the bottom 13.3% nationally. Modeled disaster risk stands in the top 14.4% nationally, and colon screening registers in the bottom 13.1% nationally.
Beside the areas that surround it, park land runs far lower than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. For readers new to these terms, disaster risk is the area's national rank on its highest non-flood peril in FEMA's modeled Risk Index, like wildfire or quake. Floodplain exposure is land with about a 1-in-100 chance of flooding each year, nicknamed the "100-year floodplain". Energy burden is the share of household income that goes to home energy bills. Among nearby ZIPs, the nearest healthier one overall is ZIP 97302, just across the boundary.
What’s driving this score
Nine domains make up the ZipVitals Score — here is how this ZIP does on each, and how much each one counts. Compare it against the US, this state and the Salem, OR metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 71%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 68%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 73%
11%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 78%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 55%
14%
Disability
healthier than 52%
7%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 9%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 13%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 21%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 80%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 66%
14%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 76%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 44%
16%
Disability
healthier than 60%
7%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 5%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 23%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 27%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 2%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 93%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 85%
14%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 74%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 48%
16%
Disability
healthier than 52%
7%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 15%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 22%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 26%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 4%
5%
“Share” is how much of this ZIP’s score the domain accounts for. Percentages are rounded; higher is healthier in every domain. How the score works, and who it compares you with ›
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
97302
Oregonshares a border
Score 52.96
Closest healthier
97304
Oregonshares a border
Score 56.49
Similar health profile
73069
Oklahoma96% similar profile
Score 47.52
How these were chosen: only ZIPs with a published Score appear — a nearby ZIP with too little data to score won’t. Nearby means closest by distance between ZIP boundaries, which can cross state lines. A similar health profile is a close match across the nine Score domains, not similar demographics. Distances are measured between ZIP boundaries — ZIPs that touch share a border. How distance is measured
Evidence
Every measure this page draws on, by source. Collapsed by default — the full data stays in the page for search engines either way.
Health OutcomesCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis among adults | 26.2% | 23.4–29.1 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 29.8% | 26.5–33.3 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 7.3% | 6.7–8.1 |
| Current asthma among adults | 12.6% | 11.1–14.0 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.0% | 5.4–6.7 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 6.8% | 5.9–7.6 |
| Depression among adults | 27.5% | 23.9–31.4 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 11.0% | 9.5–12.6 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 32.0% | 28.6–35.7 |
| Obesity among adults | 34.7% | 28.6–41.2 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.2% | 2.9–3.4 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 12.9% | 10.4–15.7 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 12.2% | 10.0–14.5 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 69.0% | 65.6–72.1 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 69.1% | 64.9–73.0 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 80.4% | 77.8–82.9 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 59.6% | 54.3–64.6 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 58.7% | 54.9–62.5 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 76.5% | 68.9–82.8 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 15.4% | 12.7–18.3 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 13.0% | 11.1–15.2 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 22.2% | 18.5–26.1 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 35.2% | 29.2–41.3 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 20.7% | 18.0–23.6 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 19.0% | 16.8–21.2 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 14.2% | 12.5–16.0 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 17.2% | 15.1–19.2 |
| Any disability among adults | 30.6% | 26.6–34.6 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 6.7% | 5.9–7.5 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 8.8% | 7.7–9.8 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 13.0% | 11.3–14.9 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.8% | 3.4–4.2 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.4% | 4.8–6.0 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | OR median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 11.7% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 11.7% (4.7–26.4%) n=411 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 6.1% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 7.9% (0.9–19.7%) n=411 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 13.7% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 7.5% (1.2–16.6%) n=412 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 28.0% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 23.7% (11.1–49.6%) n=412 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 3.7% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.8% (0.0–10.0%) n=409 |
| Households without a vehicle | 2.6% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.3% (0.0–10.0%) n=410 |
| Broadband subscription | 92.4% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 90.4% (76.7–96.9%) n=410 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 35.4% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 29.9% (14.6–42.0%) n=410 |
| Homeownership rate | 56.7% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 73.5% (52.8–90.2%) n=410 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 7.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 2.1% (0.0–6.7%) n=410 |
| Foreign-born population | 9.3% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 4.0% (0.0–13.0%) n=412 |
| Single-parent households | 44.7% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 57.5% (43.5–77.1%) n=407 |
| Population 65+ | 11.3% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 22.5% (12.7–42.1%) n=412 |
| Median age | 32.2 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 45.1 yr (36.3–62.2) n=410 |
| Median household income | $88,519 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $72,301 ($49,007–$109,558) n=378 |
| Median home value | $396,800 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $413,900 ($238,120–$653,360) n=374 |
| Median gross rent | $1,672 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $1,252 ($807–$1,772) n=327 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | OR median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 78.7 yr ± 0.95 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 79.1 yr (76.4–82.0) n=409 |
About the ± — it’s this estimate’s give-or-take (statisticians call it the standard error). The true life expectancy for this ZIP most likely falls within 0.95 years of 78.7, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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