🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

97124

Hillsboro

ZIP Code 97124 is a standard zip code serving Hillsboro, Hillsboro, Oregon (OR), in Washington County, United States. It has an estimated population of 48,349 with a median household income of $69,724. 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: Hillsboro
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 45.538700
Longitude: -122.963600

Geographic Details

Land Area: 43.08 mi²
Water Area: 0.01 mi²
Population Density: 1122.0 people per mi² (80th percentile)
Bounding Box: 45.653055°N, 45.515234°S, -122.867476°E, -123.041802°W

With 48,349 residents spread across 43.08 square miles, this area has a population density of 1122.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

48,349

Population

95th percentile

$69,724

Median Income

80th percentile

$272,000

Median Home Value

85th percentile

43.08 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 97124 is $69,724, and the median home value is $272,000. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

19,977

Total Units

18,661

Occupied Units

93.4%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Hillsboro, OR.

97123

Hillsboro

97129

Hillsboro

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