Government Camp, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97028
Clackamas County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 217
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $76,716
- Median income Near-median income area
- $111,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 43.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Government Camp pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97028 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 97028 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Government Camp, Clackamas County, Oregon, home to just 217 residents across 98.6 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97028 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,716 (1% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $66,619. The poverty rate is 14.3%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $111,000 (74% below the average Oregon ZIP); owner occupancy is 66.9%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clackamas County, so 97028 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 97028
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Government Camp, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97028.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Educational services
Educational services
4 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
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 97028, Government Camp, 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
217
Population
98.6
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97028?
46.9
Median Age
78.3%
Male
21.7%
Female
8.3%
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?
$76,716
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$66,619
Per Capita Income
14.3%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 97028 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Government Camp, 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)
$76,716 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
620housing units
620
Total Housing Units
139
Occupied Units
481
Vacant Units
1.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$111,000
Median Home Value
-74% vs state ZIP avg
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 97028, employing approximately 822 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,473,000.
24
Businesses
822
Employees
$26.5M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 33.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 16.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 12.5% |
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 97028 vs 97049 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97049 | Rhododendron, OR | 1,899 | 7.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97028, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 97028 in?
ZIP code 97028 (Government Camp) 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 97028?
ZIP code 97028 in Government Camp, OR has a population of 217 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97028?
The median household income in ZIP 97028 is $76,716, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97028?
The median home value in ZIP 97028 is $111,000, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97028?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97028 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97028?
ZIP code 97028 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 822 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97028?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97028 are: Accommodation and food services (8), Educational services (4), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97028?
In ZIP code 97028, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.3% 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 97028?
In ZIP code 97028, approximately 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97028?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97028 is 14.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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