Gales Creek, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97117
Washington County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 679
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $121,818
- Median income Above-median income area
- $652,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gales Creek pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97117 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 97117 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gales Creek, Washington County, Oregon, home to just 679 residents across 90.5 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97117 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,818 (56% above the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,120. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.6% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $652,800 (51% above the average Oregon ZIP), while 86.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,857.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 97117 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 97117
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gales Creek, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97117.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 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 97117, Gales Creek, 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
679
Population
90.5
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97117?
36.3
Median Age
40.7%
Male
59.3%
Female
4.2%
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?
$121,818
Median Household Income
+56% vs state ZIP avg
$47,120
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 97117 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Gales Creek, 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)
$121,818 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
298housing units
298
Total Housing Units
298
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
3.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$652,800
Median Home Value
+51% vs state ZIP avg
$1,857
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 97117, employing approximately 95 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,750,000.
22
Businesses
95
Employees
$3.8M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 40.9% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 22.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 18.2% |
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 97117 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
- 97119 4,420
Gaston (97119)
4,420 residents
- 97117 679
Gales Creek (97117)
679 residents
- 97109 577
Buxton (97109)
577 residents
- 97144 195
Timber (97144)
195 residents
- 97125 157
Manning (97125)
157 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97117 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97117 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
- 97109
Buxton (97109)
$150,893 median income
- 97117
Gales Creek (97117)
$121,818 median income
- 97119
Gaston (97119)
$115,515 median income
- 97116 $92,613
Forest Grove (97116)
$92,613 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97117 ranks #3 of 5 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 97117, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 97117 in?
ZIP code 97117 (Gales Creek) 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 97117?
ZIP code 97117 in Gales Creek, OR has a population of 679 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97117?
The median household income in ZIP 97117 is $121,818, which is 60% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97117?
The median home value in ZIP 97117 is $652,800, which is 135% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97117?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97117 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97117?
ZIP code 97117 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 95 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97117?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97117 are: Construction (9), Retail trade (5), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97117?
In ZIP code 97117, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97117?
In ZIP code 97117, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97117?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97117 is 6.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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