| ZIP Code | 97109 |
|---|---|
| City | Buxton |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Washington County |
| Area Code | 503 |
| Elevation | 785 ft |
| Latitude | 45.73774 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -123.194646 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41067 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.9 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.14 |
| Below Poverty | 7.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| College Grads | 22.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.9% ▲ 102% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 126 (42.4%) |
| Some College | 74 (24.9%) |
| Associates | 29 (9.8%) |
| Bachelors | 47 (15.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 21 (7.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $146,094 ▲ 91% above avg ↑ 72% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $576,500 ▲ 107% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 155 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.14 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 155 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 87.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.14 |
ZIP code 97109 is located in Buxton, Oregon, within Washington County. With a population of 487, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.9 years. Economically, 97109 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $146,094 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 97109 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $576,500 is more than double the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 87.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 97109 is primarily White (92.61%). Residents are less-educated — 22.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.8%. Household income has grown by 72% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 97109 stands at 9.9%, which is more than double the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 97109 in Buxton, OR is characterized as upper-middle-income, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 487 residents, a median household income of $146,094, and a median home value of $576,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.