City

Gaston, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Oregon

👥5,154Population
💰$118,056Median HH Income▲ 55% above avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$590,600Median Home Value▲ 112% above avg
🎓38.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79%Hispanic: 10.9%Black: 0.9%Asian: 2.4%Other: 6.2%Race
White79.0%
Hispanic10.9%
Black0.9%
Asian2.4%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
31%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.95
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads38.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.2%)
HS Graduate994 (29%)
Some College570 (16.6%)
Associates540 (15.7%)
Bachelors329 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree990 (28.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 29%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 28.9%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad29.0%
Some College16.6%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate28.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.8%Renter: 10.2%Tenure
Owner89.8%
Renter10.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
61%

Financials

Median HH Income$118,056 ▲ 55% above avg
Median Home Value$590,600 ▲ 112% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,227/mo
Total Housing Units1,796
Vacant Units62

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
36%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%
About Gaston, OR

Gaston is a city in Oregon, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,154 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.1 years.

Economically, Gaston is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $118,056 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Gaston is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $590,600, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,227 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gaston is moderately educated. 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (78.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gaston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97119 5,154 $118,056 $590,600 $1,227 2.7% 38.5% 89.8%