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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 98.6 square miles in Government Camp, Clackamas County, Oregon. The area is home to 217 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 97028 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97028 sits at $76,716 (1% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $66,619. The poverty rate stands at 14.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $111,000 (74% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 66.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97028 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 97028

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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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

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
97049 Rhododendron, OR 1,899 7.6 mi

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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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