Forest Grove, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97116
Washington County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,104
- 129/sq mi High-density area
- $92,613
- Median income Above-median income area
- $495,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Forest Grove pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 129
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97116 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 97116 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Forest Grove, Washington County, Oregon, with 24,104 residents across 187.0 square miles, a density of 129 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97116 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,613 (19% above the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,471. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $495,800 (15% above the average Oregon ZIP) and median rent is $1,463; 66.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 97116 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 97116
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Forest Grove, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97116.
- Construction
Construction
92 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
65 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
60 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
55 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 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 97116, Forest Grove, 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
24,104
Population
187.0
Area (sq mi)
129
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97116?
35.0
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
11.9%
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?
$92,613
Median Household Income
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$37,471
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97116 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Forest Grove, 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)
$92,613 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
10,229housing units
10,229
Total Housing Units
9,894
Occupied Units
335
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$495,800
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,463
Median Rent
1981
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
+0.9%
YoY Change (2024)
302
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+202%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97116 have increased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +202% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 224 |
| 2021 | +13.5% | 255 |
| 2022 | +12.8% | 287 |
| 2023 | +4.2% | 299 |
| 2024 | +0.9% | 302 |
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 549 business establishments in ZIP 97116, employing approximately 7,777 people with a combined annual payroll of $332,160,000.
549
Businesses
7,777
Employees
$332.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 92 | 16.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 65 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 60 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 55 | 10.0% |
| Retail trade | 50 | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing | 45 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 41 | 7.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 37 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.1% |
| Information | 4 | 0.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.6% |
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 97116 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97116
Forest Grove (97116)
24,104 residents
- 97113
Cornelius (97113)
14,155 residents
- 97106 4,550
Banks (97106)
4,550 residents
- 97119 4,420
Gaston (97119)
4,420 residents
- 97117 679
Gales Creek (97117)
679 residents
- 97125 157
Manning (97125)
157 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97116 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97116 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97125
Manning (97125)
$250,000 median income
- 97117
Gales Creek (97117)
$121,818 median income
- 97119
Gaston (97119)
$115,515 median income
- 97106
Banks (97106)
$104,250 median income
- 97113 $96,859
Cornelius (97113)
$96,859 median income
- 97116 $92,613
Forest Grove (97116)
$92,613 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97116 ranks #6 of 6 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 97116, 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 (24,104 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 97116 in?
ZIP code 97116 (Forest Grove) is located in Washington County, Oregon. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97116?
ZIP code 97116 in Forest Grove, OR has a population of 24,104 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97116?
The median household income in ZIP 97116 is $92,613, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97116?
The median home value in ZIP 97116 is $495,800, which is 78% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97116?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97116 is White at 69.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97116?
ZIP code 97116 has 549 business establishments employing approximately 7,777 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97116?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97116 are: Construction (92), Health care and social assistance (65), Accommodation and food services (60). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97116?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97116 increased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 202%. 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 97116?
In ZIP code 97116, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.7% 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 97116?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97116 is 28.9 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 97116?
In ZIP code 97116, approximately 66.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97116?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97116 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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