Sandy, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97055
Clackamas County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,350
- 57/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $112,323
- Median income Above-median income area
- $493,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sandy pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 57
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97055 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 97055 (Sandy, OR) rose +5.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 271.5 in 2023 to 285.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97055 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sandy, Clackamas County, Oregon, home to 17,350 residents across 304.9 square miles, a density of 57 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97055 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,323 (44% above the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,913. The poverty rate is 6.2%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $493,900 (14% above the average Oregon ZIP) and median rent is $1,745; 78.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clackamas County, so 97055 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 97055
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sandy, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97055.
- Construction
Construction
105 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
54 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
51 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
44 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 97055, Sandy, 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
17,350
Population
304.9
Area (sq mi)
57
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97055?
38.9
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
3.2%
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?
$112,323
Median Household Income
+44% vs state ZIP avg
$44,913
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
31.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97055 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Sandy, 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)
$112,323 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
7,637housing units
7,637
Total Housing Units
7,057
Occupied Units
580
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$493,900
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,745
Median Rent
1996
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
+5.1%
YoY Change (2024)
285
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+185%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97055 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +185% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 216 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 242 |
| 2022 | +15.7% | 280 |
| 2023 | -2.9% | 271 |
| 2024 | +5.1% | 285 |
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 474 business establishments in ZIP 97055, employing approximately 4,694 people with a combined annual payroll of $219,539,000.
474
Businesses
4,694
Employees
$219.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 105 | 22.1% |
| Retail trade | 54 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 51 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 47 | 9.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 44 | 9.3% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 2.1% |
| Information | 10 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.3% |
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 97055 vs 97011 →
ZIP 97055 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97055
Sandy (97055)
17,350 residents
- 97019 3,161
Corbett (97019)
3,161 residents
- 97067 2,138
Welches (97067)
2,138 residents
- 97011 582
Brightwood (97011)
582 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97055 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97055 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97055
Sandy (97055)
$112,323 median income
- 97019
Corbett (97019)
$104,022 median income
- 97011
Brightwood (97011)
$91,292 median income
- 97067
Welches (97067)
$87,794 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97055 ranks the highest of 4 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 97055, 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 (17,350 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 97055 in?
ZIP code 97055 (Sandy) 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 97055?
ZIP code 97055 in Sandy, OR has a population of 17,350 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97055?
The median household income in ZIP 97055 is $112,323, which is 47% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97055?
The median home value in ZIP 97055 is $493,900, which is 78% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97055?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97055 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97055?
ZIP code 97055 has 474 business establishments employing approximately 4,694 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97055?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97055 are: Construction (105), Retail trade (54), Accommodation and food services (51). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97055?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97055 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 185%. 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 97055?
In ZIP code 97055, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.2% 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 97055?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97055 is 31.3 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 97055?
In ZIP code 97055, approximately 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97055?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97055 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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