Mulino, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97042
Clackamas County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,923
- 50/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $118,045
- Median income Above-median income area
- $687,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 18.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mulino pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 50
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97042 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 97042 (Mulino, OR) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 270.6 in 2023 to 288.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97042 covers 58.1 square miles in Mulino, Clackamas County, Oregon (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,923 residents on file, a density of 50 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97042 skews affluent, with a median household income of $118,045 (52% above the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,188. The poverty rate is 8.0%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $687,700 (59% above the average Oregon ZIP), while 89.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,679.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clackamas County, so 97042 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 97042
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mulino, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97042.
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 9
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 97042, Mulino, 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
2,923
Population
58.1
Area (sq mi)
50
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97042?
46.7
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
5.7%
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?
$118,045
Median Household Income
+52% vs state ZIP avg
$44,188
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
30.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97042 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Mulino, 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)
$118,045 Top 7% higher than 93% of 378 Oregon ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,086housing units
1,086
Total Housing Units
1,063
Occupied Units
23
Vacant Units
3.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$687,700
Median Home Value
+59% vs state ZIP avg
$1,679
Median Rent
1977
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
+6.5%
YoY Change (2024)
288
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+188%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97042 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +188% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 205 |
| 2021 | +21.2% | 249 |
| 2022 | +9.6% | 273 |
| 2023 | -0.8% | 271 |
| 2024 | +6.5% | 288 |
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 62 business establishments in ZIP 97042, employing approximately 631 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,722,000.
62
Businesses
631
Employees
$30.7M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 25 | 40.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 14.5% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.5% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 6.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.8% |
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 97042 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97045
Oregon City (97045)
51,359 residents
- 97068
West Linn (97068)
28,305 residents
- 97013
Canby (97013)
22,688 residents
- 97038 15,113
Molalla (97038)
15,113 residents
- 97004 4,388
Beavercreek (97004)
4,388 residents
- 97042 2,923
Mulino (97042)
2,923 residents
- 97017 2,922
Colton (97017)
2,922 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97042 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97042 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97068
West Linn (97068)
$151,729 median income
- 97042
Mulino (97042)
$118,045 median income
- 97004
Beavercreek (97004)
$112,667 median income
- 97045
Oregon City (97045)
$103,573 median income
- 97013
Canby (97013)
$101,832 median income
- 97038
Molalla (97038)
$89,564 median income
- 97017
Colton (97017)
$83,355 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97042 ranks #2 of 7 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 97042, 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 (2,923 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 97042 in?
ZIP code 97042 (Mulino) 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 97042?
ZIP code 97042 in Mulino, OR has a population of 2,923 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97042?
The median household income in ZIP 97042 is $118,045, which is 55% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97042?
The median home value in ZIP 97042 is $687,700, which is 147% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97042?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97042 is White at 89.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97042?
ZIP code 97042 has 62 business establishments employing approximately 631 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97042?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97042 are: Construction (25), Professional, scientific, and technical services (9), Manufacturing (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97042?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97042 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 188%. 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 97042?
In ZIP code 97042, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 97042?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97042 is 30.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97042?
In ZIP code 97042, approximately 89.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97042?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97042 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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