97109 ZIP Code — Buxton, OR

Washington County, Oregon

ZIP code 97109 is located in Buxton, Oregon, within Washington County. It covers approximately 26.99 square miles and serves a population of 553 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 503.

About ZIP code 97109

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $551,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($107,083) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 97109 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

553

population

26.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97109 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97109

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97109. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buxton	Acceptable
Buxton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97125 Manning (4.7 mi) 97106 Banks (5.7 mi) 97144 Timber (5.8 mi) 97133 North Plains (9.1 mi) 97116 Forest Grove (9.8 mi) 97064 Vernonia (11 mi) 97056 Scappoose (12.4 mi) 97124 Hillsboro (15.8 mi) 97124 Hillsboro (15.8 mi) 97113 Cornelius (16.7 mi) 97119 Gaston (17.8 mi) 97231 Portland (18 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	553
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	26.99 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	45.7319
Longitude	-123.2120
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	503

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.0%	26.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	29.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	30.0%	31.9%	23.2%
Over $200k	3.6%	11.7%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

553

Population

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$107,083

Median household income

$65,436

Per capita income

$551,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.3%

Home ownership

6.3%

Poverty rate

8.4%

Unemployment

150

Housing units

15.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	126	22.8%
18 and over	427	77.2%
65 and over	53	9.6%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.7%

Two or more races 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	518	92.7%
Two or more races	29	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	6	1.1%
Other race	6	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.0%	26.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	29.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	30.0%	31.9%	23.2%
Over $200k	3.6%	11.7%	7.2%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 2.4%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 14.9%

$75k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 25.6%

$200k+ 20.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	2.4%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	14.9%
$75k–$100k	7.7%
$100k–$150k	10.1%
$150k–$200k	25.6%
$200k+	20.2%
Median income	$107,083

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 9.3%

$300k–$500k 24.7%

$500k–$1M 47.3%

$1M+ 9.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$551,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.3%
Renter occupied	10.7%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	78.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.9%
Median rooms	7.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	20.8%
1990–1999	14.9%
1980–1989	7.7%
1970–1979	19.6%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	8.3%
1939 or earlier	13.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	26.8%
3 bedrooms	26.8%
4 bedrooms	35.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	11.9%
2 vehicles	35.7%
3 or more	52.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	37.5%
Propane / LP gas	17.3%
Fuel oil	3.6%
Wood	41.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	110	65.5%
Cohabiting couple	25	14.9%
Male householder, no spouse	18	10.7%
Female householder, no spouse	15	8.9%
Households with children under 18	59	35.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	38	22.6%
Average household size	3.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.1%	22.9%
Married	52.5%	60.0%
Separated	0.0%	2.4%
Widowed	4.7%	7.8%
Divorced	16.7%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 19.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.2%
Bachelor's or higher	15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	29	37.7%
High school	39	50.6%
College / grad school	9	11.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 24.6%

Manufacturing 14.4%

Education & healthcare 9.5%

Retail trade 8.8%

Agriculture & mining 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Public administration 7.7%

Professional & management 7.4%

Wholesale trade 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.2%
Service	9.5%
Sales & office	23.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.8%
Production & transportation	6.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.4%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.4%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.8

Poverty

All people 6.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 11.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.6%
Retirement income	16.1%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.9%
High blood pressure	29.8%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	21.7%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.2%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	16.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.8%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	11.0%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	73.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	10.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	3.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	11.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.0%
Public insurance	19.2%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	502	90.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	547	98.9%
Born in same state	547	98.9%
Born in different state	419	75.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	1.1%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	109	19.7%
English	68	12.3%
Italian	52	9.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	27	4.9%
Polish	16	2.9%
Dutch	4	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.4%
Internet access	92.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97109

What city is ZIP code 97109 in?

ZIP code 97109 is primarily assigned to Buxton, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97109 in?

ZIP code 97109 falls within Washington County, Oregon.

Is ZIP code 97109 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 97109 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97109?

The median home value in ZIP code 97109 is $551,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 97109?

The median household income in ZIP code 97109 is $107,083, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 97109?

ZIP code 97109 has an estimated population of 553 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 97109 in?

ZIP code 97109 observes the PST timezone.