West Linn, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97068
Clackamas County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,305
- 487/sq mi High-density area
- $151,729
- Median income Above-median income area
- $796,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 62.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Linn pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 487
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97068 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 97068 (West Linn, OR) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 287.3 in 2023 to 294.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97068 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Linn, Clackamas County, Oregon, with 28,305 residents across 58.2 square miles, a density of 487 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97068 skews affluent, with a median household income of $151,729 (95% above the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $73,799. The poverty rate is 5.6%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $796,400 (84% above the average Oregon ZIP), while 83.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,102.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clackamas County, so 97068 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 97068
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Linn, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97068.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
160 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
116 establishments
- Construction
Construction
110 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
73 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
66 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 97068, West Linn, 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
28,305
Population
58.2
Area (sq mi)
487
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97068?
43.7
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
9.3%
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?
$151,729
Median Household Income
+95% vs state ZIP avg
$73,799
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97068 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
West Linn, 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)
$151,729 Top 1% higher than 99% 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
11,667housing units
11,667
Total Housing Units
11,000
Occupied Units
667
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$796,400
Median Home Value
+84% vs state ZIP avg
$2,102
Median Rent
1987
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
+2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
295
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+195%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97068 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +195% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 213 |
| 2021 | +13.6% | 242 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 280 |
| 2023 | +2.5% | 287 |
| 2024 | +2.5% | 295 |
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 861 business establishments in ZIP 97068, employing approximately 5,615 people with a combined annual payroll of $278,812,000.
861
Businesses
5,615
Employees
$278.8M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 160 | 18.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 116 | 13.5% |
| Construction | 110 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 73 | 8.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 66 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 63 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 59 | 6.8% |
| Retail trade | 43 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 42 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 4.2% |
| Information | 22 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 15 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 0.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
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 97068 vs 97034 →
ZIP 97068 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97202
Portland (97202)
38,762 residents
- 97219
Portland (97219)
38,709 residents
- 97222
Portland (97222)
34,979 residents
- 97267
Portland (97267)
30,839 residents
- 97068
West Linn (97068)
28,305 residents
- 97062
Tualatin (97062)
27,434 residents
- 97035
Lake Oswego (97035)
23,912 residents
- 97013
Canby (97013)
22,688 residents
- 97070
Wilsonville (97070)
20,957 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97068 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97068 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
- 97034
Lake Oswego (97034)
$149,236 median income
- 97035
Lake Oswego (97035)
$130,603 median income
- 97219
Portland (97219)
$121,306 median income
- 97062
Tualatin (97062)
$105,407 median income
- 97202
Portland (97202)
$104,971 median income
- 97013
Canby (97013)
$101,832 median income
- 97070
Wilsonville (97070)
$97,429 median income
- 97027
Gladstone (97027)
$94,375 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97068 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97034 | Lake Oswego, OR | 18,905 | 3.9 mi |
| 97062 | Tualatin, OR | 27,434 | 4.6 mi |
| 97267 | Portland, OR | 30,839 | 4.6 mi |
| 97027 | Gladstone, OR | 12,131 | 4.4 mi |
| 97035 | Lake Oswego, OR | 23,912 | 5.0 mi |
| 97219 | Portland, OR | 38,709 | 7.1 mi |
| 97013 | Canby, OR | 22,688 | 9.3 mi |
| 97222 | Portland, OR | 34,979 | 6.6 mi |
| 97070 | Wilsonville, OR | 20,957 | 5.9 mi |
| 97202 | Portland, OR | 38,762 | 9.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97068, 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 (28,305 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 97068 in?
ZIP code 97068 (West Linn) 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 97068?
ZIP code 97068 in West Linn, OR has a population of 28,305 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97068?
The median household income in ZIP 97068 is $151,729, which is 99% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97068?
The median home value in ZIP 97068 is $796,400, which is 186% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97068?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97068 is White at 82.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97068?
ZIP code 97068 has 861 business establishments employing approximately 5,615 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97068?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97068 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (160), Health care and social assistance (116), Construction (110). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97068?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97068 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 195%. 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 97068?
In ZIP code 97068, 72.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.6% 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 97068?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97068 is 24.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97068?
In ZIP code 97068, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97068?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97068 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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