City

Colton, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Clackamas County  ·  Oregon

👥3,449Population
💰$91,295Median HH Income▲ 20% above avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$590,600Median Home Value▲ 112% above avg
🎓32.2%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.7%Black: 2.9%Asian: 4.4%Other: 4%Race
White87.7%
Black2.9%
Asian4.4%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
11%
25–44
21%
45–64
32%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.08
Below Poverty18.4% ▲ 84% above avg
College Grads32.2% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
HS Graduate770 (34.1%)
Some College212 (9.4%)
Associates548 (24.3%)
Bachelors275 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree453 (20.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.1%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 24.3%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 20.1%Edu
HS Grad34.1%
Some College9.4%
Associates24.3%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate20.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.1%Renter: 7.9%Tenure
Owner92.1%
Renter7.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
65%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,295 ▲ 20% above avg
Median Home Value$590,600 ▲ 112% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,148
Vacant Units29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
51%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
62%
About Colton, OR

Colton is a city in Oregon, located in Clackamas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,449 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.6 years.

Economically, Colton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $91,295 is above the national average. Approximately 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Colton is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $590,600, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 92.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Colton is moderately educated. 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.74%).

Colton, OR offers residents above-average earning potential within Oregon.

ZIP Codes in Colton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97017 3,449 $91,295 $590,600 1.9% 32.2% 92.1%