City

Molalla, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Clackamas County  ·  Oregon

👥17,100Population
💰$87,585Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂35.0Median Age
🏠$452,200Median Home Value▲ 62% above avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.3%Hispanic: 10.6%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2%Race
White86.3%
Hispanic10.6%
Asian0.7%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
6%
25–44
32%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma120 (1.1%)
HS Graduate3,512 (32.2%)
Some College1,815 (16.6%)
Associates1,806 (16.6%)
Bachelors1,368 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree2,282 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 32.2%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad32.2%
Some College16.6%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.3%Renter: 28.7%Tenure
Owner71.3%
Renter28.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
52%
Over $500k
35%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,585 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$452,200 ▲ 62% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,497/mo
Total Housing Units6,423
Vacant Units303

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
58%
About Molalla, OR

Molalla is a city in Oregon, located in Clackamas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,100 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35 years.

Economically, Molalla is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,585 is near the national average. Approximately 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Molalla is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $452,200, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,497 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Molalla is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.32%).

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

ZIP Codes in Molalla
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97038 17,100 $87,585 $452,200 $1,497 3.6% 33.5% 71.3%