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Brightwood, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97011

Clackamas County, Oregon — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

582
38/sq mi
$91,292
Median income
$496,400
Median home value
39.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brightwood pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97011 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97011 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.2 square miles in Brightwood, Clackamas County, Oregon. The area is home to 582 residents, producing a population density of 38 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 97011 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97011 sits at $91,292 (17% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $42,651. The poverty rate stands at 10.2% and the unemployment rate at 9.9%. On housing, the median home value is $496,400 (15% above the state average) with median rent at $1,339 per month, and 81.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97011 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clackamas County, so you can benchmark 97011 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97011, Brightwood, OR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

582

Population

15.2

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97011?

51.2

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 85.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

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?

$91,292

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$42,651

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97011 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$91,292 Top 26% higher than 74% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

481

Total Housing Units

307

Occupied Units

174

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.1%
Renter 18.9%

$496,400

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$1,339

Median Rent

1984

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

+42.1%

YoY Change (2022)

304

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+204%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97011 have increased 42.1% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +204% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +19.2% 197
2019 -0.4% 196
2020 +2.5% 201
2021 +6.2% 214
2022 +42.1% 304

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 97011, employing approximately 53 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,755,000.

14

Businesses

53

Employees

$2.8M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 3 21.4%

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 97011 vs 97067 →

ZIP 97011 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97011 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 97011 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 97011 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
97067 Welches, OR 2,138 5.6 mi
97055 Sandy, OR 17,350 6.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clackamas County

97045 standard
Oregon City, OR
Pop: 51,359
97222 standard
Portland, OR
Pop: 34,979
97267 standard
Portland, OR
Pop: 30,839
97068 standard
West Linn, OR
Pop: 28,305
97086 standard
Happy Valley, OR
Pop: 26,010
97035 standard
Lake Oswego, OR
Pop: 23,912

Related Areas

Clackamas County Brightwood, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97011 in? ▼
ZIP code 97011 (Brightwood) 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 97011? ▼
ZIP code 97011 in Brightwood, OR has a population of 582 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97011? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97011 is $91,292, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97011? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97011 is $496,400, which is 78% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97011? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97011 is White at 85.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97011? ▼
ZIP code 97011 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 53 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97011? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97011 increased by 42.1% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 204%. 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 97011? ▼
In ZIP code 97011, 64.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97011? ▼
In ZIP code 97011, approximately 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97011? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97011 is 10.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Brightwood, OR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.