City

Gales Creek, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Oregon

👥787Population
💰$109,083Median HH Income▲ 43% above avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$603,200Median Home Value▲ 116% above avg
🎓47.3%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.8%Asian: 2.2%Race
White97.8%
Asian2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
32%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
26%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.93
Below Poverty3.7% ▼ 63% below avg
College Grads47.3% ▲ 22% above avg
HS Graduate77 (16.6%)
Some College39 (8.4%)
Associates129 (27.7%)
Bachelors45 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree175 (37.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 16.6%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 27.7%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 37.6%Edu
HS Grad16.6%
Some College8.4%
Associates27.7%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate37.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87%Renter: 13%Tenure
Owner87.0%
Renter13.0%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
5%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
72%

Financials

Median HH Income$109,083 ▲ 43% above avg
Median Home Value$603,200 ▲ 116% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,925/mo
Total Housing Units269

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
42%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
23%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Gales Creek, OR

Gales Creek is a city in Oregon, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 787 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Gales Creek is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $109,083 is above the national average. Approximately 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Gales Creek is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $603,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,925 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gales Creek is well-educated. 47.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gales Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97117 787 $109,083 $603,200 $1,925 0.0% 47.3% 87.0%