Hillsboro, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97124
Washington County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 48,349
- 432/sq mi High-density area
- $110,067
- Median income Above-median income area
- $556,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hillsboro pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 432
- people per sq mi
- 47%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97124 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 97124 (Hillsboro, OR) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 297.9 in 2023 to 312.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97124 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hillsboro, Washington County, Oregon, with 48,349 residents across 111.8 square miles, a density of 432 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97124 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,067 (41% above the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,021. The poverty rate is 7.2%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $556,300 (29% above the average Oregon ZIP), with only 46.6% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,018.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 97124 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 97124
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hillsboro, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97124.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
202 establishments
- Construction
Construction
177 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
167 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
156 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
125 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 97124, Hillsboro, 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
48,349
Population
111.8
Area (sq mi)
432
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97124?
34.7
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
19.3%
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?
$110,067
Median Household Income
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$55,021
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
22.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97124 ranks nationally
Hillsboro, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$110,067 Top 13% higher than 87% of 30,318 US 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
22,192housing units
22,192
Total Housing Units
21,478
Occupied Units
714
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$556,300
Median Home Value
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$2,018
Median Rent
1995
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
+5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
313
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+213%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97124 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +213% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 231 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 259 |
| 2022 | +15.7% | 300 |
| 2023 | -0.7% | 298 |
| 2024 | +5.0% | 313 |
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 1,539 business establishments in ZIP 97124, employing approximately 62,236 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,397,861,000.
1,539
Businesses
62,236
Employees
$7.4B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 202 | 13.1% |
| Construction | 177 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 167 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 156 | 10.1% |
| Retail trade | 125 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 125 | 8.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 119 | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 102 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 82 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 76 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 60 | 3.9% |
| Information | 48 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 31 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 29 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 24 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 | 0.7% |
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 97124 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97007
Beaverton (97007)
66,954 residents
- 97006
Beaverton (97006)
63,036 residents
- 97229
Portland (97229)
58,217 residents
- 97124
Hillsboro (97124)
48,349 residents
- 97123
Hillsboro (97123)
44,537 residents
- 97008
Beaverton (97008)
28,969 residents
- 97005 24,906
Beaverton (97005)
24,906 residents
- 97113 14,155
Cornelius (97113)
14,155 residents
- 97231 4,280
Portland (97231)
4,280 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97124 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97124 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97229
Portland (97229)
$161,570 median income
- 97231
Portland (97231)
$137,527 median income
- 97133
North Plains (97133)
$133,167 median income
- 97007
Beaverton (97007)
$123,533 median income
- 97124
Hillsboro (97124)
$110,067 median income
- 97123
Hillsboro (97123)
$109,985 median income
- 97006
Beaverton (97006)
$104,790 median income
- 97113
Cornelius (97113)
$96,859 median income
- 97008
Beaverton (97008)
$96,116 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97124 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97006 | Beaverton, OR | 63,036 | 5.5 mi |
| 97229 | Portland, OR | 58,217 | 6.7 mi |
| 97113 | Cornelius, OR | 14,155 | 6.5 mi |
| 97123 | Hillsboro, OR | 44,537 | 8.9 mi |
| 97007 | Beaverton, OR | 66,954 | 8.5 mi |
| 97133 | North Plains, OR | 4,000 | 8.6 mi |
| 97005 | Beaverton, OR | 24,906 | 8.7 mi |
| 97231 | Portland, OR | 4,280 | 9.6 mi |
| 97008 | Beaverton, OR | 28,969 | 10.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97124, 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 (48,349 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 97124 in?
ZIP code 97124 (Hillsboro) 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 97124?
ZIP code 97124 in Hillsboro, OR has a population of 48,349 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97124?
The median household income in ZIP 97124 is $110,067, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97124?
The median home value in ZIP 97124 is $556,300, which is 100% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97124?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97124 is White at 60.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97124?
ZIP code 97124 has 1,539 business establishments employing approximately 62,236 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97124?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97124 are: Health care and social assistance (202), Construction (177), Accommodation and food services (167). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97124?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97124 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 213%. 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 97124?
In ZIP code 97124, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.3% 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 97124?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97124 is 22.5 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 97124?
In ZIP code 97124, approximately 46.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97124?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97124 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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