🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

97117

Gales Creek

ZIP Code 97117 is a standard zip code serving Gales Creek, Gales Creek, Oregon (OR), in Washington County, United States. It has an estimated population of 679 with a median household income of $68,500. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Oregon (OR)
County: Washington
City: Gales Creek
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 45.595700
Longitude: -123.234000

Geographic Details

Land Area: 35.16 mi²
Water Area: 0.01 mi²
Population Density: 19.0 people per mi² (20th percentile)
Bounding Box: 45.677019°N, 45.535482°S, -123.207304°E, -123.377718°W

With 679 residents spread across 35.16 square miles, this area has a population density of 19.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

679

Population

20th percentile

$68,500

Median Income

80th percentile

$309,400

Median Home Value

85th percentile

35.16 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 97117 is $68,500, and the median home value is $309,400. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

271

Total Units

244

Occupied Units

90.0%

Occupancy Rate

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