97038 — Molalla, OR
Landscaping Market Targeting Score
ZIP 97038 has moderate owner occupancy (65%) with a median household income of $90K and a median home value of $484K — earning a high Landscaping targeting score of 89/100. The high single-family detached share (71%) is a strong demand driver.
Census Demographics — ZIP 97038
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Molalla |
| State | OR |
| Total Population | 16,440 |
| Total Households | 5,882 |
| Median Household Income | $90K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 3,812 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 65% |
| Median Home Value | $484K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 71% |
| Median Resident Age | 35 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1988 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 53% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 39% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 8% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 97038 score 89/100 for Landscaping?▾
The score of 89/100 is driven by: +9 owner-occupied 65% (x1.2); +4 5,882 households; +6 median income $90K (x1.1). Each signal is weighted for the Landscaping vertical using AreaOps's per-vertical preset.
What does the targeting score mean for my business?▾
A score of 75–100 indicates strong demographic alignment with typical demand patterns for this vertical. 50–74 is moderate, and below 50 indicates the area demographics are less favorable. Use it as a starting signal — not the sole qualifier.
How do I add ZIP 97038 to my Landscaping service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Landscaping operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 97038. You can also import a bulk list of high-scoring ZIPs as a CSV or XLSX file.
How often is the data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2024 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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