City

Forest Grove, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Oregon

👥29,598Population
💰$87,308Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂35.6Median Age
🏠$479,800Median Home Value▲ 72% above avg
🎓42.7%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.4%Hispanic: 27.2%Black: 2.3%Asian: 2%Other: 3.3%Race
White64.4%
Hispanic27.2%
Black2.3%
Asian2.0%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
13%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads42.7% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma595 (3.4%)
HS Graduate3,724 (21.5%)
Some College2,717 (15.7%)
Associates2,885 (16.7%)
Bachelors1,618 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree5,788 (33.4%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 21.5%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 33.4%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad21.5%
Some College15.7%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate33.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.8%Renter: 35.2%Tenure
Owner64.8%
Renter35.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
44%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,308 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$479,800 ▲ 72% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,397/mo
Total Housing Units10,229
Vacant Units311

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
62%
About Forest Grove, OR

Forest Grove is a city in Oregon, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 29,598 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.6 years.

Economically, Forest Grove is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,308 is near the national average. Approximately 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Forest Grove is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $479,800, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,397 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Forest Grove is well-educated. 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (64.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Forest Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97116 29,598 $87,308 $479,800 $1,397 4.2% 42.7% 64.8%