PlainZIP

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
$76,716
Median income
$111,000
Median home value
43.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Oregon average), while per-capita income is $66,619. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.2%. The typical home here is valued at $111,000 (74% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 66.9% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clackamas County, so you can benchmark 97028 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 97028?

46.9

Median Age

78.3%

Male

21.7%

Female

8.3%

Foreign-Born

White 95.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%

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?

$76,716

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$66,619

Per Capita Income

14.3%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97028 ranks nationally

Government Camp, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,716 Top 43% higher than 57% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.3%

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

What does housing look like?

620

Total Housing Units

139

Occupied Units

481

Vacant Units

1.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.9%
Renter 33.1%

$111,000

Median Home Value

-74% vs state

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

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Pop: 34,979
97267 standard
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Pop: 30,839
97068 standard
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Pop: 28,305
97086 standard
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Pop: 26,010
97035 standard
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Pop: 23,912

Related Areas

Clackamas County Government Camp, OR Oregon

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.

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