City

Damascus, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Clackamas County  ·  Oregon

👥14,906Population
💰$114,516Median HH Income▲ 50% above avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$616,800Median Home Value▲ 121% above avg
🎓46.7%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.7%Hispanic: 7%Black: 0.4%Asian: 6%Other: 3.8%Race
White81.7%
Hispanic7.0%
Black0.4%
Asian6.0%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.03
Below Poverty4.8% ▼ 52% below avg
College Grads46.7% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma77 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,929 (19.8%)
Some College1,236 (12.7%)
Associates1,956 (20.1%)
Bachelors1,452 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree3,096 (31.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 19.8%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 20.1%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 31.8%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad19.8%
Some College12.7%
Associates20.1%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate31.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.9%Renter: 7.1%Tenure
Owner92.9%
Renter7.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
74%

Financials

Median HH Income$114,516 ▲ 50% above avg
Median Home Value$616,800 ▲ 121% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,642/mo
Total Housing Units4,991
Vacant Units92

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Damascus, OR

Damascus is a city in Oregon, located in Clackamas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,906 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Damascus is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $114,516 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Damascus is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $616,800, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,642 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Damascus is well-educated. 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (81.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Damascus
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97089 14,906 $114,516 $616,800 $2,642 2.4% 46.7% 92.9%