Colton, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97017
Clackamas County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,922
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $83,355
- Median income Near-median income area
- $610,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Colton pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97017 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 97017 covers 112.4 square miles in Colton, Clackamas County, Oregon (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,922 residents on file, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97017 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,355 (7% above the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,252. The poverty rate is 21.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $610,300 (41% above the average Oregon ZIP), while 92.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,375.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clackamas County, so 97017 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 97017
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colton, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97017.
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 97017, Colton, 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
2,922
Population
112.4
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97017?
43.1
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
1.1%
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?
$83,355
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$35,252
Per Capita Income
21.3%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 97017 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Colton, 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)
$83,355 Top 38% higher than 62% of 378 Oregon ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Oregon ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,125housing units
1,125
Total Housing Units
1,125
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
3.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$610,300
Median Home Value
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$1,375
Median Rent
1988
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
-0.0%
YoY Change (2024)
268
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+168%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97017 have decreased 0.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 205 |
| 2021 | +16.9% | 240 |
| 2022 | +7.4% | 257 |
| 2023 | +4.0% | 268 |
| 2024 | -0.0% | 268 |
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 48 business establishments in ZIP 97017, employing approximately 197 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,642,000.
48
Businesses
197
Employees
$9.6M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 22 | 45.8% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 97017 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97004
Beavercreek (97004)
4,388 residents
- 97042
Mulino (97042)
2,923 residents
- 97017
Colton (97017)
2,922 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97017 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97017 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97042
Mulino (97042)
$118,045 median income
- 97004
Beavercreek (97004)
$112,667 median income
- 97017
Colton (97017)
$83,355 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97017 ranks #3 of 3 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 97017, 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 (2,922 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 97017 in?
ZIP code 97017 (Colton) 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 97017?
ZIP code 97017 in Colton, OR has a population of 2,922 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97017?
The median household income in ZIP 97017 is $83,355, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97017?
The median home value in ZIP 97017 is $610,300, which is 119% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97017?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97017 is White at 85.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97017?
ZIP code 97017 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 197 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97017?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97017 are: Construction (22), Retail trade (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97017?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97017 decreased by 0.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 97017?
In ZIP code 97017, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.9% 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 97017?
In ZIP code 97017, approximately 92.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97017?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97017 is 21.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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