97027 ZIP Code — Gladstone, OR
Clackamas County, Oregon
ZIP code 97027 is located in Gladstone, Oregon, within Clackamas County. It covers approximately 2.51 square miles and serves a population of 12,442 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 503/971.
About ZIP code 97027
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $442,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $90,787. 35% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
12,442
population
2.51
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97027 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97027
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97027. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Gladstone | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
97267 Portland (1.3 mi)
97015 Clackamas (3.8 mi)
97222 Portland (3.9 mi)
97034 Lake Oswego (4.3 mi)
97068 West Linn (4.5 mi)
97086 Happy Valley (4.9 mi)
97086 Happy Valley (4.9 mi)
97045 Oregon City (5.7 mi)
97206 Portland (6.3 mi)
97035 Lake Oswego (6.3 mi)
97219 Portland (6.4 mi)
97266 Portland (6.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 12,442 |
| Population density | 4,957 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 41 |
| County FIPS | 005 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.51 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi |
| Latitude | 45.3883 |
| Longitude | -122.5975 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 503/971 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.3% | 28.4% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.0% | 31.6% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.6% | 28.6% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 8.1% | 11.4% | 7.2% |
Demographics & statistics
12,442
Population
4,957
People per sq mi
43.3
Median age
$90,787
Median household income
$44,712
Per capita income
$442,000
Median home value
$1,617
Median monthly rent
65.0%
Home ownership
15.6%
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unemployment
3,395
Housing units
26.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
208
Under 5
201
363
5–9
352
378
10–14
366
289
15–19
280
365
20–24
354
990
25–34
958
683
35–44
661
712
45–54
689
654
55–59
634
475
60–64
459
735
65–74
711
323
75–84
313
147
85+
142
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,189 | 17.6% |
| 18 and over | 10,253 | 82.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,371 | 19.1% |
| Median age | 43.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.5%
Two or more races
8.7%
Hispanic or Latino
5.2%
Other race
3.1%
Asian
1.8%
Black or African American
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,298 | 78.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,148 | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 683 | 5.2% |
| Other race | 411 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 240 | 1.8% |
| Black or African American | 228 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 117 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.3% | 28.4% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.0% | 31.6% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.6% | 28.6% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 8.1% | 11.4% | 7.2% |
Under $10k
5.2%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
4.1%
$25k–$35k
4.9%
$35k–$50k
8.0%
$50k–$75k
14.2%
$75k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
21.6%
$150k–$200k
10.2%
$200k+
13.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.2% |
| $200k+ | 13.9% |
| Median income | $90,787 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.7%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
4.2%
$200k–$300k
4.0%
$300k–$500k
56.8%
$500k–$1M
28.7%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $442,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,617 |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% |
| Vacant | 2.4% |
| Single-family detached | 65.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.2% |
| Mobile homes | 5.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.53 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 33.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.0% |
| 3 or more | 20.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 54.2% |
| Electricity | 42.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.6% |
| Fuel oil | 2.0% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,490 | 49.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 502 | 10.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 818 | 16.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,218 | 24.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,127 | 22.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,834 | 36.5% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.5% | 24.1% |
| Married | 46.1% | 48.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 15.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.4%
HS graduate
25.7%
Some college, no degree
32.9%
Associate's degree
7.7%
Bachelor's degree
21.6%
Graduate / professional
5.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 153 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 42 | 1.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,131 | 48.5% |
| High school | 540 | 23.1% |
| College / grad school | 467 | 20.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.1%
Retail trade
13.5%
Manufacturing
12.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.0%
Transportation & utilities
9.9%
Construction
8.4%
Professional & management
8.4%
Other services
7.0%
Public administration
4.4%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Information
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.1% |
| Service | 14.5% |
| Sales & office | 26.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.3% |
| Production & transportation | 14.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.5% |
| Government | 11.2% |
| Self-employed | 6.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.3% |
| Carpool | 5.3% |
| Public transit | 2.3% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 15.8% |
| Other means | 3.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.0 |
Poverty
All people
15.6%
Under 18 years
24.3%
18 and over
13.7%
Married-couple families
6.2%
Female-led households
33.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.5% |
| Retirement income | 28.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.1% |
| High blood pressure | 31.9% |
| High cholesterol | 30.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 22.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.3% |
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| No physical activity | 16.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.6% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.6% |
| Visited dentist | 68.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 12.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,019 | 9.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.0% |
| Under 18 | 9.3% |
| 18–64 years | 15.1% |
| 65 and over | 36.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.2% |
| Public insurance | 41.8% |
| No insurance | 6.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,033 | 96.7% |
| Spanish | 220 | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 193 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 18 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,835 | 95.1% |
| Born in same state | 11,679 | 93.9% |
| Born in different state | 6,665 | 53.6% |
| Foreign born | 156 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 607 | 4.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 413 | 68.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,564 | 12.6% |
| French | 1,342 | 10.8% |
| Arab | 820 | 6.6% |
| Polish | 464 | 3.7% |
| English | 124 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 93 | 0.7% |
| Norwegian | 59 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 37 | 0.3% |
| German | 29 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.4% |
| Internet access | 92.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97027
What city is ZIP code 97027 in?
ZIP code 97027 is primarily assigned to Gladstone, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97027 in?
ZIP code 97027 falls within Clackamas County, Oregon.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97027?
16% of residents in ZIP code 97027 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97027?
The median home value in ZIP code 97027 is $442,000.
Does ZIP code 97027 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 97027 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 97027?
ZIP code 97027 has an estimated population of 12,442 residents, with a density of 4,959 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 97027 in?
ZIP code 97027 observes the PST timezone.