97017 ZIP Code — Colton, OR

Clackamas County, Oregon

ZIP code 97017 is located in Colton, Oregon, within Clackamas County. It covers approximately 45.23 square miles and serves a population of 3,563 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 503.

About ZIP code 97017

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $493,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $102,292. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 44 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 97017 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,563

population

45.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97017 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97017

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97017. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Colton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97004 Beavercreek (8.2 mi) 97038 Molalla (8.4 mi) 97023 Estacada (8.6 mi) 97042 Mulino (9.4 mi) 97022 Eagle Creek (14.1 mi) 97045 Oregon City (14.4 mi) 97013 Canby (15.1 mi) 97375 Scotts Mills (15.6 mi) 97055 Sandy (17.7 mi) 97009 Boring (18.6 mi) 97089 Damascus (19.3 mi) 97381 Silverton (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,563
Population density	79 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	45.23 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	45.1478
Longitude	-122.3660
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	503

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.0%	28.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	31.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	27.6%	28.6%	23.2%
Over $200k	5.1%	11.4%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,563

Population

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$102,292

Median household income

$35,822

Per capita income

$493,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.0%

Home ownership

15.1%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

1,083

Housing units

23.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

174

10–14

154

120

15–19

106

202

20–24

178

125

25–34

110

263

35–44

231

371

45–54

327

144

55–59

126

115

60–64

102

181

65–74

159

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	721	20.2%
18 and over	2,842	79.8%
65 and over	473	13.3%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.9%

Asian 5%

Two or more races 3.8%

Black or African American 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	3,170	87.9%
Asian	179	5%
Two or more races	136	3.8%
Black or African American	54	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	43	1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	24	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.0%	28.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	31.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	27.6%	28.6%	23.2%
Over $200k	5.1%	11.4%	7.2%

$15k–$25k 15.6%

$25k–$35k 0.6%

$35k–$50k 4.7%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 21.1%

$200k+ 9.6%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	15.6%
$25k–$35k	0.6%
$35k–$50k	4.7%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	21.1%
$200k+	9.6%
Median income	$102,292

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.3%

$50k–$100k 1.8%

$100k–$150k 1.1%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k–$300k 3.8%

$300k–$500k 41.9%

$500k–$1M 44.0%

$1M+ 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$493,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.0%
Renter occupied	6.0%
Vacant	2.1%
Single-family detached	76.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.0%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	18.9%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	9.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	10.4%
3 bedrooms	54.4%
4 bedrooms	24.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	9.7%
2 vehicles	36.0%
3 or more	54.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	48.1%
Propane / LP gas	9.3%
Fuel oil	3.6%
Wood	34.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	730	64.8%
Cohabiting couple	124	11.0%
Male householder, no spouse	158	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	115	10.2%
Households with children under 18	412	36.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	319	28.3%
Average household size	3.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.6%	17.9%
Married	48.6%	62.5%
Separated	2.6%	0.4%
Widowed	0.8%	4.6%
Divorced	16.4%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 32.3%

Some college, no degree 28.3%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 18.9%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	23.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	2	0.3%
Elementary school	388	54.0%
High school	249	34.7%
College / grad school	79	11.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Manufacturing 11.9%

Construction 10.7%

Retail trade 10.6%

Other services 8.0%

Wholesale trade 7.7%

Professional & management 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.2%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Public administration 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.8%
Service	8.0%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	19.1%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.7%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.2%
Carpool	15.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	16.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.5

Poverty

All people 15.1%

Under 18 years 9.5%

18 and over 16.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 56.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.1%
Retirement income	31.3%
Supplemental Security	12.1%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.8%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	23.7%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	16.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	69.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	228	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.0%
65 and over	22.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.0%
Public insurance	28.9%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,437	96.5%
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)	3,520	98.8%
Born in same state	3,387	95.1%
Born in different state	2,138	60.0%
Foreign born	133	3.7%
Naturalized citizen	43	1.2%
Not a US citizen	13	30.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	380	10.7%
French	353	9.9%
Arab	174	4.9%
Polish	59	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	19	0.5%
Irish	12	0.3%
English	9	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.6%
Internet access	98.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97017

What city is ZIP code 97017 in?

ZIP code 97017 is primarily assigned to Colton, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97017 in?

ZIP code 97017 falls within Clackamas County, Oregon.

Is ZIP code 97017 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 97017 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97017?

15% of residents in ZIP code 97017 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97017?

The median home value in ZIP code 97017 is $493,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 97017?

ZIP code 97017 has an estimated population of 3,563 residents, with a density of 79 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 97017 in?

ZIP code 97017 observes the PST timezone.