| ZIP Code | 97119 |
|---|---|
| City | Gaston |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Washington County |
| Area Code | 503 |
| Elevation | 706 ft |
| Latitude | 45.471666 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -123.221412 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41067 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.1 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.95 |
| Below Poverty | 5.6% ▼ 44% below avg |
| College Grads | 38.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 46% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 7 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 994 (29%) |
| Some College | 570 (16.6%) |
| Associates | 540 (15.7%) |
| Bachelors | 329 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 990 (28.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $118,056 ▲ 55% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $590,600 ▲ 112% above avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,227/mo |
| Total Units | 1,796 |
| Vacant Units | 62 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.95 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,796 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 62 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.95 |
ZIP code 97119 is located in Gaston, Oregon, within Washington County. With a population of 5,154, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.1 years. Economically, 97119 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $118,056 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 97119 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $590,600 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,227 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 52% since 2019.
The population of 97119 is primarily White (78.95%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.6%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 97119 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 97119 in Gaston, OR is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,154 residents, a median household income of $118,056, and a median home value of $590,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.