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
$121,818
Median income
$652,800
Median home value
41.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 90.5 square miles in Gales Creek, Washington County, Oregon. The area is home to 679 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 97117 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97117 sits at $121,818 (56% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $47,120. The poverty rate stands at 6.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $652,800 (51% above the state average) with median rent at $1,857 per month, and 86.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97117 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 97117 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 97117

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97117.

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 97117, Gales Creek, 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

679

Population

90.5

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97117?

36.3

Median Age

40.7%

Male

59.3%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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

$47,120

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97117 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$121,818 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.6%

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

What does housing look like?

298

Total Housing Units

298

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.6%
Renter 13.4%

$652,800

Median Home Value

+51% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97117 ranks #3 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 97117 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 97117 ranks #3 of 5 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
97125 Manning, OR 157 5.2 mi
97116 Forest Grove, OR 24,104 5.9 mi
97144 Timber, OR 195 8.9 mi
97109 Buxton, OR 577 10.0 mi
97119 Gaston, OR 4,420 10.8 mi

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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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