97038 ZIP Code — Molalla, OR

Clackamas County, Oregon

ZIP code 97038 is located in Molalla, Oregon, within Clackamas County. It covers approximately 130.85 square miles and serves a population of 16,423 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 503.

About ZIP code 97038

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 $420,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $84,456. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 34% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 97038 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

16,423

population

130.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97038 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97038

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97038. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Molalla	Acceptable
Molalla	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97375 Scotts Mills (7.7 mi) 97017 Colton (8.4 mi) 97381 Silverton (11.5 mi) 97042 Mulino (12.2 mi) 97004 Beavercreek (14 mi) 97362 Mount Angel (15.5 mi) 97013 Canby (15.7 mi) 97023 Estacada (16.4 mi) 97358 Lyons (17.5 mi) 97385 Sublimity (19 mi) 97032 Hubbard (19.1 mi) 97045 Oregon City (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	16,423
Population density	126 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	130.85 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	45.0432
Longitude	-122.4530
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	28.7%	28.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	31.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	29.3%	28.6%	23.2%
Over $200k	2.9%	11.4%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

16,423

Population

126

People per sq mi

36.0

Median age

$84,456

Median household income

$35,270

Per capita income

$420,600

Median home value

$1,379

Median monthly rent

68.0%

Home ownership

6.5%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

4,329

Housing units

17.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

431

Under 5

449

685

5–9

713

444

10–14

462

509

15–19

529

516

20–24

537

1,312

25–34

1,364

1,091

35–44

1,135

848

45–54

881

465

55–59

484

532

60–64

554

848

65–74

882

278

75–84

290

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,936	24.0%
18 and over	12,487	76.0%
65 and over	2,482	15.1%
Median age	36.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Other race 2.1%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	15,255	90%
Two or more races	603	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	531	3.1%
Other race	359	2.1%
Asian	97	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	86	0.5%
Black or African American	23	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.7%	28.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	31.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	29.3%	28.6%	23.2%
Over $200k	2.9%	11.4%	7.2%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 4.1%

$35k–$50k 7.3%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	4.1%
$35k–$50k	7.3%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	23.5%
$150k–$200k	12.3%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$84,456

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.1%

$50k–$100k 1.9%

$100k–$150k 1.6%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k–$300k 8.7%

$300k–$500k 53.7%

$500k–$1M 24.5%

$1M+ 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$420,600
Median rent / month	$1,379
Owner occupied	68.0%
Renter occupied	32.0%
Vacant	5.0%
Single-family detached	70.5%
Large apartment buildings	4.0%
Mobile homes	9.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	22.2%
1990–1999	17.3%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	10.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	20.0%
3 bedrooms	48.3%
4 bedrooms	18.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.9%
1 vehicle	15.0%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	40.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.5%
Electricity	49.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	8.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,310	56.0%
Cohabiting couple	448	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,005	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,144	19.4%
Households with children under 18	2,242	38.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,786	30.2%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.2%	24.4%
Married	53.5%	54.2%
Separated	0.3%	1.9%
Widowed	2.7%	7.4%
Divorced	11.3%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 30.5%

Some college, no degree 30.0%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	116	3.0%
Kindergarten	304	7.8%
Elementary school	1,814	46.5%
High school	849	21.8%
College / grad school	816	20.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Construction 13.9%

Manufacturing 12.5%

Retail trade 10.2%

Professional & management 6.6%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Public administration 6.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Other services 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.2%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.3%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	11.7%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.9

Poverty

All people 6.5%

Under 18 years 5.4%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 13.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.1%
Retirement income	24.0%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.9%
High blood pressure	31.0%
High cholesterol	29.5%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	21.5%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	17.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.3%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	839	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	40.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.9%
Public insurance	33.8%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,543	94.6%
Spanish	304	2.0%
Other Indo-European	304	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,554	94.7%
Born in same state	15,460	94.1%
Born in different state	10,859	66.1%
Foreign born	94	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	869	5.3%
Not a US citizen	438	50.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,957	11.9%
Italian	1,736	10.6%
Arab	908	5.5%
Polish	444	2.7%
English	144	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	139	0.8%
Irish	96	0.6%
Norwegian	28	0.2%
German	16	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	96.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97038

What city is ZIP code 97038 in?

ZIP code 97038 is primarily assigned to Molalla, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97038 in?

ZIP code 97038 falls within Clackamas County, Oregon.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97038?

The median home value in ZIP code 97038 is $420,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 97038?

ZIP code 97038 has an estimated population of 16,423 residents, with a density of 126 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 97038?

The median household income in ZIP code 97038 is $84,456, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 97038 in?

ZIP code 97038 observes the PST timezone.