| ZIP Code | 97117 |
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| City | Gales Creek |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Washington County |
| Area Code | 503 |
| Elevation | 1,716 ft |
| Latitude | 45.631941 |
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| Longitude | -123.335885 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41067 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs ↓ 21% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.93 |
| Below Poverty | 3.7% ▼ 63% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.3% ▲ 22% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 77 (16.6%) |
| Some College | 39 (8.4%) |
| Associates | 129 (27.7%) |
| Bachelors | 45 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 175 (37.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $109,083 ▲ 43% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $603,200 ▲ 116% above avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,925/mo |
| Total Units | 269 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.93 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 269 |
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| Owner Occupied | 87.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.93 |
ZIP code 97117 is located in Gales Creek, Oregon, within Washington County. With a population of 787, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.9 years. Economically, 97117 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $109,083 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 97117 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $603,200 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,925 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 44% since 2019.
The population of 97117 is primarily White (97.84%). Residents are well-educated — 47.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.7%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 97117 in Gales Creek, OR is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 787 residents, a median household income of $109,083, and a median home value of $603,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.