Independence
City in Polk County, Oregon
Independence is a city in Polk County, Oregon, with 9,828 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 167 ft (51 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Monmouth, 1.6 miles W.
- 9,828residents (2020 Census)
- 167 ftelevation · 51 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.8 km²
- 3,271 / sq mipopulation density
- 97351ZIP code
About Independence
Independence is a city in Polk County, Oregon, United States, on the west bank of the Willamette River along Oregon Route 51, and east of nearby Monmouth. It is part of the Salem Metropolitan Statistical Area. Thirty square blocks of the oldest part of Independence form the National Register of Historic Places-listed Independence Historic District.
The population was 9,828 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Independence
- Median household income
- $85,375
- Median home value
- $378,800
- Median rent
- $1,665/mo
- Median age
- 30.7
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Independence had 9,828 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,828 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,271 per sq mi (1,263 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Independence at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Polk County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,828 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.01 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km²) |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.8578° N, 123.1977° W |
| ZIP code | 97351 |
| Official website | ci.independence.or.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4136150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Independence
- Monmouth1.6 mi W
- Rickreall5.4 mi N
- Eola6.3 mi NE
- Dallas7.2 mi NW
- Salem9.7 mi NE
- Falls City11.8 mi W
- Four Corners12.0 mi NE
- Turner12.1 mi E
- Adair Village13.0 mi S
- Keizer13.1 mi NE
- Jefferson13.6 mi SE
- Hayesville13.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Independence
What county is Independence in?
Independence is in Polk County, Oregon.
What is the population of Independence, OR?
9,828 people lived in Independence at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Independence, OR?
The ZIP code of Independence is 97351.
What is the elevation of Independence?
167 feet (51 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Independence?
Monmouth (1.6 mi), Rickreall (5.4 mi), Eola (6.3 mi), Dallas (7.2 mi), Salem (9.7 mi).
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