| ZIP Code | 97045 |
|---|---|
| City | Oregon City |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Clackamas County |
| Area Code | 503/971 |
| Elevation | 437 ft |
| Latitude | 45.320278 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.536461 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.4 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.70 |
| Below Poverty | 6.5% ▼ 35% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.1% ▲ 14% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 11% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 261 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,996 (23.1%) |
| Some College | 5,473 (14.1%) |
| Associates | 7,037 (18.1%) |
| Bachelors | 4,327 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12,827 (33%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $100,388 ▲ 32% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $563,600 ▲ 102% above avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,600/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 21,702 |
| Vacant Units | 803 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 21,702 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 803 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
ZIP code 97045 is located in Oregon City, Oregon, within Clackamas County. With a population of 57,432, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.4 years. Economically, 97045 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $100,388 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 97045 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $563,600 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,600 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 48% since 2019.
The population of 97045 is primarily White (85.20%). Residents are well-educated — 44.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.5%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 97045 stands at 4.4%, which is near the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 97045 in Oregon City, OR is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 57,432 residents, a median household income of $100,388, and a median home value of $563,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.