97116 ZIP Code — Forest Grove, OR
Washington County, Oregon
ZIP code 97116 is located in Forest Grove, Oregon, within Washington County. It covers approximately 82.07 square miles and serves a population of 29,182 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 503.
About ZIP code 97116
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $451,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $80,985. 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. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
29,182
population
82.07
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97116 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97116
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97116. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Forest Grove | Acceptable |
| Forest Grove | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
97125 Manning (5.7 mi)
97119 Gaston (8.2 mi)
97106 Banks (8.3 mi)
97144 Timber (9.7 mi)
97109 Buxton (9.8 mi)
97113 Cornelius (12.2 mi)
97133 North Plains (12.7 mi)
97124 Hillsboro (15.3 mi)
97124 Hillsboro (15.3 mi)
97148 Yamhill (16.7 mi)
97129 Hillsboro (17 mi)
97123 Hillsboro (17.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,182 |
| Population density | 356 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 41 |
| County FIPS | 067 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 82.07 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi |
| Latitude | 45.5960 |
| Longitude | -123.2722 |
| 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 | 34.7% | 26.4% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.4% | 29.9% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.0% | 31.9% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 5.8% | 11.7% | 7.2% |
Demographics & statistics
29,182
Population
356
People per sq mi
36.6
Median age
$80,985
Median household income
$35,433
Per capita income
$451,600
Median home value
$1,281
Median monthly rent
64.9%
Home ownership
12.5%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
6,931
Housing units
33.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
794
Under 5
872
800
5–9
879
918
10–14
1,007
1,313
15–19
1,441
1,170
20–24
1,284
1,617
25–34
1,776
1,778
35–44
1,952
1,699
45–54
1,864
810
55–59
890
823
60–64
904
1,220
65–74
1,339
648
75–84
711
321
85+
352
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,703 | 23.0% |
| 18 and over | 22,479 | 77.0% |
| 65 and over | 4,591 | 15.7% |
| Median age | 36.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
63.4%
Hispanic or Latino
15.1%
Two or more races
10%
Other race
8.3%
Asian
1.8%
Black or African American
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,812 | 63.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,204 | 15.1% |
| Two or more races | 3,431 | 10% |
| Other race | 2,852 | 8.3% |
| Asian | 618 | 1.8% |
| Black or African American | 257 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 212 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.7% | 26.4% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.4% | 29.9% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.0% | 31.9% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 5.8% | 11.7% | 7.2% |
Under $10k
6.1%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
7.0%
$25k–$35k
6.1%
$35k–$50k
9.4%
$50k–$75k
13.8%
$75k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
20.8%
$150k–$200k
11.7%
$200k+
8.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.7% |
| $200k+ | 8.3% |
| Median income | $80,985 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.6%
$50k–$100k
1.4%
$100k–$150k
1.5%
$150k–$200k
1.8%
$200k–$300k
7.8%
$300k–$500k
47.7%
$500k–$1M
33.0%
$1M+
2.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $451,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,281 |
| Owner occupied | 64.9% |
| Renter occupied | 35.1% |
| Vacant | 3.2% |
| Single-family detached | 62.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.7% |
| Mobile homes | 6.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.98 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.7% |
| 3 or more | 25.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.7% |
| Electricity | 64.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 2.3% |
| Wood | 2.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,263 | 51.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 839 | 8.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,555 | 15.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,516 | 24.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,244 | 31.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,188 | 31.3% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.2% | 32.8% |
| Married | 51.9% | 45.9% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 8.3% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 11.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.4%
Some HS, no diploma
5.4%
HS graduate
21.4%
Some college, no degree
26.7%
Associate's degree
7.4%
Bachelor's degree
20.8%
Graduate / professional
12.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 385 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 415 | 5.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,718 | 34.2% |
| High school | 1,776 | 22.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,645 | 33.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.9%
Manufacturing
15.2%
Retail trade
11.2%
Professional & management
10.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Construction
5.3%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Other services
4.2%
Public administration
4.0%
Agriculture & mining
3.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Information
2.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.2% |
| Service | 17.6% |
| Sales & office | 18.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 14.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.8% |
| Government | 14.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.3% |
| Carpool | 7.7% |
| Public transit | 3.6% |
| Walk | 4.9% |
| Work from home | 9.2% |
| Other means | 3.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.0 |
Poverty
All people
12.5%
Under 18 years
14.9%
18 and over
11.7%
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
33.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.2% |
| Retirement income | 24.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.8% |
| High blood pressure | 28.3% |
| High cholesterol | 28.8% |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 20.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.3% |
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 19.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.1% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 13.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.2% |
| Visited dentist | 68.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Teeth loss | 14.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,770 | 7.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.0% |
| Under 18 | 5.9% |
| 18–64 years | 9.2% |
| 65 and over | 45.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.0% |
| Public insurance | 38.0% |
| No insurance | 4.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,516 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 1,912 | 6.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,801 | 6.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 92 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,997 | 89.1% |
| Born in same state | 25,796 | 88.4% |
| Born in different state | 14,787 | 50.7% |
| Foreign born | 201 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,185 | 10.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,446 | 45.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,742 | 9.4% |
| Italian | 2,543 | 8.7% |
| Arab | 1,711 | 5.9% |
| Polish | 1,136 | 3.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 862 | 3% |
| Dutch | 245 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 146 | 0.5% |
| German | 85 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.9% |
| Internet access | 94.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97116
What city is ZIP code 97116 in?
ZIP code 97116 is primarily assigned to Forest Grove, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97116 in?
ZIP code 97116 falls within Washington County, Oregon.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97116?
The median home value in ZIP code 97116 is $451,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 97116?
ZIP code 97116 has an estimated population of 29,182 residents, with a density of 356 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 97116?
The median household income in ZIP code 97116 is $80,985, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 97116 in?
ZIP code 97116 observes the PST timezone.