Gaston, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97119
Washington County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,420
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $115,515
- Median income Above-median income area
- $629,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gaston pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97119 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 97119 (Gaston, OR) rose +4.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 290.5 in 2023 to 302.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97119 covers 224.4 square miles in Gaston, Washington County, Oregon (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,420 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97119 skews affluent, with a median household income of $115,515 (48% above the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,660. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.8% and unemployment is 2.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $629,000 (45% above the average Oregon ZIP), while 87.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,433.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 97119 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 97119
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gaston, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97119.
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
17 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 8
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Retail trade 7
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 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 97119, Gaston, 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
4,420
Population
224.4
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97119?
46.0
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
4.3%
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?
$115,515
Median Household Income
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$50,660
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
32.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97119 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Gaston, 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)
$115,515 Top 8% higher than 92% 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
1,924housing units
1,924
Total Housing Units
1,884
Occupied Units
40
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$629,000
Median Home Value
+45% vs state ZIP avg
$1,433
Median Rent
1975
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
+4.1%
YoY Change (2024)
302
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+202%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97119 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +202% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 215 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 235 |
| 2022 | +12.9% | 265 |
| 2023 | +9.5% | 290 |
| 2024 | +4.1% | 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 86 business establishments in ZIP 97119, employing approximately 431 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,440,000.
86
Businesses
431
Employees
$23.4M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 31 | 36.0% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 19.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 9.3% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 5.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 4.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 3.5% |
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 97119 vs 97116 →
ZIP 97119 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
- 97148 3,406
Yamhill (97148)
3,406 residents
- 97117 679
Gales Creek (97117)
679 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97119 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97119 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97117
Gales Creek (97117)
$121,818 median income
- 97119
Gaston (97119)
$115,515 median income
- 97148
Yamhill (97148)
$109,179 median income
- 97116
Forest Grove (97116)
$92,613 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97119 ranks #2 of 4 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 97119, 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 (4,420 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 97119 in?
ZIP code 97119 (Gaston) 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 97119?
ZIP code 97119 in Gaston, OR has a population of 4,420 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97119?
The median household income in ZIP 97119 is $115,515, which is 51% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97119?
The median home value in ZIP 97119 is $629,000, which is 126% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97119?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97119 is White at 82.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97119?
ZIP code 97119 has 86 business establishments employing approximately 431 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97119?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97119 are: Construction (31), Manufacturing (17), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97119?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97119 increased by 4.1% 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 97119?
In ZIP code 97119, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.7% 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 97119?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97119 is 32.8 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 97119?
In ZIP code 97119, approximately 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97119?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97119 is 4.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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