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
$112,323
Median income
$493,900
Median home value
31.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 97055 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 304.9 square miles in Sandy, Clackamas County, Oregon. The area is home to 17,350 residents, producing a population density of 57 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 97055 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97055 sits at $112,323 (44% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $44,913. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $493,900 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $1,745 per month, and 78.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97055 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clackamas County, so you can benchmark 97055 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 97055

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97055.

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 97055, Sandy, 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

17,350

Population

304.9

Area (sq mi)

57

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97055?

38.9

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 86.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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

$44,913

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

31.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97055 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$112,323 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 52.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.2%

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

What does housing look like?

7,637

Total Housing Units

7,057

Occupied Units

580

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.8%
Renter 21.2%

$493,900

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$1,745

Median Rent

1996

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 97055 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97055 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 97055 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
97011 Brightwood, OR 582 6.2 mi
97019 Corbett, OR 3,161 8.8 mi
97067 Welches, OR 2,138 8.7 mi

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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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