PlainZIP

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
$151,729
Median income
$796,400
Median home value
62.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Oregon average), while per-capita income is $73,799. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. The typical home here is valued at $796,400 (84% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,102 monthly, and 83.8% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Clackamas County, letting you compare 97068 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 97068?

43.7

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

9.3%

Foreign-Born

White 82.2%
African American 1.4%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

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?

$151,729

Median Household Income

+95% vs state

$73,799

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97068 ranks nationally

West Linn, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$151,729 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 72.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.6%

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

What does housing look like?

11,667

Total Housing Units

11,000

Occupied Units

667

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.8%
Renter 16.2%

$796,400

Median Home Value

+84% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97068 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 97068 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 97068 ranks the highest of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Clackamas County

97045 standard
Oregon City, OR
Pop: 51,359
97222 standard
Portland, OR
Pop: 34,979
97267 standard
Portland, OR
Pop: 30,839
97086 standard
Happy Valley, OR
Pop: 26,010
97035 standard
Lake Oswego, OR
Pop: 23,912
97013 standard
Canby, OR
Pop: 22,688

Related Areas

Clackamas County West Linn, OR Oregon

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.