Boring, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97009
Clackamas County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,762
- 98/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $106,650
- Median income Above-median income area
- $647,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Boring pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 98
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97009 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 97009 (Boring, OR) rose +10.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 275.6 in 2023 to 304.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97009 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Boring, Clackamas County, Oregon, home to 7,762 residents across 79.2 square miles, a density of 98 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97009 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,650 (37% above the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,580. The poverty rate is 7.1%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $647,500 (50% above the average Oregon ZIP), while 87.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,252.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clackamas County, so 97009 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 97009
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boring, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97009.
- Construction
Construction
90 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 23
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
22 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 21
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 establishments
- Retail trade 20
Retail trade
20 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97009, Boring, OR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,762
Population
79.2
Area (sq mi)
98
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97009?
48.4
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
6.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$106,650
Median Household Income
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$49,580
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
38.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97009 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Boring, OR household income vs. every Oregon ZIP code
Median household income among 378 reporting Oregon ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$106,650 Top 13% higher than 87% of 378 Oregon ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,259housing units
3,259
Total Housing Units
3,073
Occupied Units
186
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$647,500
Median Home Value
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$1,252
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+10.5%
YoY Change (2024)
305
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+205%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97009 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +205% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 215 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 238 |
| 2022 | +16.9% | 279 |
| 2023 | -1.1% | 276 |
| 2024 | +10.5% | 305 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 270 business establishments in ZIP 97009, employing approximately 2,531 people with a combined annual payroll of $121,545,000.
270
Businesses
2,531
Employees
$121.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 90 | 33.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 8.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 7.8% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 5.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 3.0% |
| Information | 3 | 1.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 97009 vs 97022 →
ZIP 97009 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97080
Gresham (97080)
40,888 residents
- 97030
Gresham (97030)
36,693 residents
- 97060
Troutdale (97060)
21,226 residents
- 97089 11,986
Damascus (97089)
11,986 residents
- 97024 10,242
Fairview (97024)
10,242 residents
- 97009 7,762
Boring (97009)
7,762 residents
- 97022 3,722
Eagle Creek (97022)
3,722 residents
- 97019 3,161
Corbett (97019)
3,161 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97009 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97009 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97089
Damascus (97089)
$123,689 median income
- 97009
Boring (97009)
$106,650 median income
- 97019
Corbett (97019)
$104,022 median income
- 97080
Gresham (97080)
$96,305 median income
- 97022
Eagle Creek (97022)
$92,945 median income
- 97060
Troutdale (97060)
$88,279 median income
- 97024
Fairview (97024)
$69,679 median income
- 97030
Gresham (97030)
$69,239 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97009 ranks #2 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97009, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,762 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 97009 in?
ZIP code 97009 (Boring) is located in Clackamas County, Oregon. Clackamas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clackamas-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97009?
ZIP code 97009 in Boring, OR has a population of 7,762 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97009?
The median household income in ZIP 97009 is $106,650, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97009?
The median home value in ZIP 97009 is $647,500, which is 133% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97009?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97009 is White at 76.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97009?
ZIP code 97009 has 270 business establishments employing approximately 2,531 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97009?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97009 are: Construction (90), Other services (except public administration) (23), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (22). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97009?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97009 increased by 10.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 205%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97009?
In ZIP code 97009, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 97009?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97009 is 38.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97009?
In ZIP code 97009, approximately 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97009?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97009 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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