Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
| Below Poverty | 7.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.8% ▲ 46% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6,874 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 65,243 (16.3%) |
| Some College | 41,266 (10.3%) |
| Associates | 58,488 (14.7%) |
| Bachelors | 37,144 (9.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 190,093 (47.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $109,028 ▲ 43% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $566,136 ▲ 103% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,770/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 245,533 |
| Vacant Units | 8,192 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Washington County is located in Oregon and encompasses 31 ZIP codes spanning 14 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 613,964 residents. With a median age of 38.05, it is a middle-aged county.
Washington County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $109,027 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 7.8% is well below the national average.
Housing in Washington County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $566,136 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,769. Homeownership rates are high at 62.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Washington County are majority White (61.5%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 56.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Washington County, OR is a upper-middle-income area in Oregon. The 31 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97106 | Banks | 5,009 | $108,383 | $512,900 | $1,589 | 5.0% | 51.7% |
| 97003 | Beaverton | 27,791 | $96,962 | $458,200 | $1,925 | 3.3% | 48.4% |
| 97005 | Beaverton | 27,812 | $74,306 | $476,000 | $1,551 | 5.7% | 50.8% |
| 97006 | Beaverton | 45,556 | $100,373 | $535,800 | $1,844 | 4.9% | 61.4% |
| 97007 | Beaverton | 48,081 | $116,667 | $582,700 | $1,792 | 4.1% | 63.8% |
| 97008 | Beaverton | 29,183 | $90,246 | $555,300 | $1,664 | 4.7% | 57.6% |
| 97078 | Beaverton | 25,813 | $83,940 | $462,700 | $1,824 | 5.1% | 42.4% |
| 97109 | Buxton | 487 | $146,094 | $576,500 | — | 9.9% | 22.9% |
| 97113 | Cornelius | 15,621 | $93,131 | $434,100 | $1,457 | 5.2% | 32.3% |
| 97116 | Forest Grove | 29,598 | $87,308 | $479,800 | $1,397 | 4.2% | 42.7% |
| 97117 | Gales Creek | 787 | $109,083 | $603,200 | $1,925 | 0.0% | 47.3% |
| 97119 | Gaston | 5,154 | $118,056 | $590,600 | $1,227 | 2.7% | 38.5% |
| 97123 | Hillsboro | 48,622 | $105,999 | $489,100 | $1,814 | 4.5% | 47.5% |
| 97124 | Hillsboro | 54,351 | $107,063 | $518,500 | $1,918 | 4.3% | 56.3% |
| 97133 | North Plains | 5,662 | $117,986 | $644,300 | $1,455 | 3.7% | 51.4% |
| 97223 | Portland | 50,226 | $108,040 | $577,600 | $1,726 | 4.8% | 59.2% |
| 97224 | Portland | 36,015 | $94,456 | $579,400 | $1,693 | 4.0% | 58.5% |
| 97225 | Portland | 25,802 | $111,341 | $709,500 | $1,703 | 3.5% | 68.5% |
| 97229 | Portland | 75,626 | $159,863 | $728,800 | $1,948 | 5.1% | 73.2% |
| 97140 | Sherwood | 27,999 | $119,241 | $618,000 | $1,934 | 3.4% | 56.6% |
| 97144 | Timber | 88 | $103,580 | $526,800 | — | 0.0% | 8.7% |
| 97062 | Tualatin | 28,620 | $106,987 | $607,800 | $1,721 | 4.7% | 53.9% |