97117 ZIP Code — Gales Creek, OR

Washington County, Oregon

ZIP code 97117 is located in Gales Creek, Oregon, within Washington County. It covers approximately 39.70 square miles and serves a population of 866 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 503.

About ZIP code 97117

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $606,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($107,143) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 97117 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

866

population

39.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97117 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97117

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97117. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gales Creek	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	866
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	39.70 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	45.6059
Longitude	-123.2885
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	22.4%	26.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	41.2%	29.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	31.9%	23.2%
Over $200k	16.9%	11.7%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

866

Population

People per sq mi

36.7

Median age

$107,143

Median household income

$43,627

Per capita income

$606,100

Median home value

$1,467

Median monthly rent

84.5%

Home ownership

4.2%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

218

Housing units

37.1%

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	341	39.4%
18 and over	525	60.6%
65 and over	111	12.8%
Median age	36.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%

Asian 2.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	828	95.6%
Asian	23	2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.4%	26.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	41.2%	29.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	31.9%	23.2%
Over $200k	16.9%	11.7%	7.2%

Under $10k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 10.1%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 32.9%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 24.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	10.1%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	32.9%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	24.4%
Median income	$107,143

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 2.3%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k–$300k 4.6%

$300k–$500k 20.6%

$500k–$1M 66.1%

$1M+ 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$606,100
Median rent / month	$1,467
Owner occupied	84.5%
Renter occupied	15.5%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	96.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.5%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	17.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.1%
3 bedrooms	51.9%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	15.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	18.6%
2 vehicles	50.4%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.5%
Electricity	35.7%
Propane / LP gas	13.6%
Fuel oil	1.6%
Wood	40.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	210	81.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	39	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	9	3.5%
Households with children under 18	107	41.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	71	27.5%
Average household size	3.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.9%	17.3%
Married	73.5%	79.2%
Separated	0.0%	3.5%
Widowed	4.5%	0.0%
Divorced	7.1%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 28.0%

Some college, no degree 27.2%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 31.9%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.0%
Bachelor's or higher	37.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	213	63.8%
High school	69	20.7%
College / grad school	52	15.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.4%

Manufacturing 18.0%

Transportation & utilities 11.2%

Construction 9.2%

Retail trade 9.0%

Professional & management 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Public administration 2.2%

Other services 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	58.6%
Service	2.2%
Sales & office	12.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	16.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	2.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.1%
Carpool	12.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 4.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.7%
Retirement income	19.0%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.6%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	23.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.5%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	17.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.7%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	12.5%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	71.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	70	13.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	19.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.5%
Public insurance	18.9%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	8.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	854	98.6%
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)	843	97.3%
Born in same state	843	97.3%
Born in different state	575	66.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	23	2.7%
Not a US citizen	23	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	241	27.8%
Polish	139	16.1%
Arab	102	11.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	28	3.2%
Dutch	28	3.2%
English	11	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.8%
Internet access	98.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97117

What city is ZIP code 97117 in?

ZIP code 97117 is primarily assigned to Gales Creek, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97117 in?

ZIP code 97117 falls within Washington County, Oregon.

Is ZIP code 97117 family-oriented?

39% of residents in ZIP code 97117 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 97117 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 97117 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 97117 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 97117 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97117?

The median home value in ZIP code 97117 is $606,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 97117 in?

ZIP code 97117 observes the PST timezone.