97117 ZIP Code, Gales Creek, OR
97117 is a ZIP code in Gales Creek, Oregon in Washington County. It covers 40 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 97125, 97144 and 97116. 982 people live here in 298 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (87%). Median household income is $121,818, above the Oregon median of $83,011.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Gales Creek, OR
- County: Washington County
- Land area: 40 sq mi
- Population: 982
- Median household income: $121,818
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 982 |
| Households | 298 |
| Median household income | $121,818 |
| Income per person | $47,120 |
| Median age | 36.3 |
| Homeowners | 86.6% |
| Median home value | $652,800 |
| Median rent | $1,857 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% |
| Broadband internet | 93.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 7.0% |
| $25–35K | 5.4% |
| $35–50K | 7.0% |
| $50–75K | 7.7% |
| $75–100K | 2.0% |
| $100–150K | 30.9% |
| $150–200K | 4.7% |
| $200K+ | 35.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.6% |
| 10–19 | 23.5% |
| 20–24 | 5.0% |
| 25–34 | 4.1% |
| 35–44 | 14.0% |
| 45–54 | 11.0% |
| 55–64 | 16.4% |
| 65–74 | 9.2% |
| 75+ | 1.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 79.4% |
| Owned outright | 8.8% |
| Rented | 11.8% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 96.6% |
| Townhome | 2.3% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.0% |
Businesses in 97117
22 business establishments with 95 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 9
- Retail Trade: 5
- Accommodation and Food Services: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 97125 (6.1 mi)
- 97144 (7.9 mi)
- 97116 — Forest Grove city, OR (8.9 mi)
- 97106 — Banks city, OR (9.8 mi)
- 97109 (10 mi)
- 97119 — Cherry Grove CDP, OR (12.4 mi)
- 97133 — North Plains city, OR (16.1 mi)
- 97064 — Vernonia city, OR (16.4 mi)
Areas that include 97117
- Gales Creek, OR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Washington County ZIP codes — 24 ZIP codes
- Oregon ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 97117, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 97117 in?
- 97117 is a Gales Creek, OR mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 97117 in?
- 97117 is in Washington County.
- What is the population of 97117?
- About 982 people (±615), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 693.
- What is the median household income in 97117?
- $121,818 (±$55,617), compared with $83,011 for Oregon as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 97117?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 97117 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 97117?
- The closest, measured center to center: 97125 (6.1 mi), 97144 (7.9 mi), 97116 (8.9 mi, Forest Grove), 97106 (9.8 mi, Banks), 97109 (10 mi) and 97119 (12.4 mi, Cherry Grove).
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