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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
$110,067
Median income
$556,300
Median home value
46.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 97124 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 111.8 square miles in Hillsboro, Washington County, Oregon. The area is home to 48,349 residents, producing a population density of 432 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 97124 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97124 sits at $110,067 (41% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $55,021. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $556,300 (29% above the state average) with median rent at $2,018 per month, and 46.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97124 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 97124 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 97124

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97124.

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 97124, Hillsboro, 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

48,349

Population

111.8

Area (sq mi)

432

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97124?

34.7

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

19.3%

Foreign-Born

White 60.5%
African American 3.3%
Asian 11.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%

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

$55,021

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97124 ranks nationally

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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.3%

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

What does housing look like?

22,192

Total Housing Units

21,478

Occupied Units

714

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.6%
Renter 53.4%

$556,300

Median Home Value

+29% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97124 ranks #4 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 97124 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 97124 ranks #5 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

97007 standard
Beaverton, OR
Pop: 66,954
97006 standard
Beaverton, OR
Pop: 63,036
97229 standard
Portland, OR
Pop: 58,217
97223 standard
Portland, OR
Pop: 46,699
97123 standard
Hillsboro, OR
Pop: 44,537
97224 standard
Portland, OR
Pop: 31,122

Related Areas

Washington County Hillsboro, OR Oregon

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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Official Data Resources for Hillsboro, OR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.