97049 ZIP Code — Rhododendron, OR

Clackamas County, Oregon

ZIP code 97049 is located in Rhododendron, Oregon, within Clackamas County. It covers approximately 156.94 square miles and serves a population of 1,956 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 503/971.

About ZIP code 97049

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $443,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $86,639. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 97049 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,956

population

156.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97049 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97049

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97049. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rhododendron	Acceptable
Rhododendron	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97011 Brightwood (6.9 mi) 97028 Government Camp (7.5 mi) 97067 Welches (8.6 mi) 97041 Mount Hood Parkdale (12.4 mi) 97055 Sandy (14.5 mi) 97019 Corbett (14.8 mi) 97014 Cascade Locks (15.6 mi) 97031 Hood River (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,956
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	156.94 sq mi
Water area	0.82 sq mi
Latitude	45.3846
Longitude	-121.8697
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	29.5%	28.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	31.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	33.6%	28.6%	23.2%
Over $200k	3.8%	11.4%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,956

Population

People per sq mi

50.5

Median age

$86,639

Median household income

$46,442

Per capita income

$443,200

Median home value

$1,593

Median monthly rent

90.6%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

2,107

Housing units

35.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

136

35–44

101

177

45–54

132

161

55–59

119

60–64

192

65–74

143

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	267	13.7%
18 and over	1,689	86.3%
65 and over	380	19.4%
Median age	50.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.9%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Asian 1.7%

Other race 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,800	89.9%
Two or more races	90	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	46	2.3%
Asian	34	1.7%
Other race	32	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.5%	28.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	31.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	33.6%	28.6%	23.2%
Over $200k	3.8%	11.4%	7.2%

$10k–$15k 7.3%

$15k–$25k 2.3%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 5.0%

$50k–$75k 7.5%

$75k–$100k 38.5%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k+ 10.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	7.3%
$15k–$25k	2.3%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	5.0%
$50k–$75k	7.5%
$75k–$100k	38.5%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
$200k+	10.4%
Median income	$86,639

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$200k–$300k 8.9%

$300k–$500k 56.5%

$500k–$1M 30.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$443,200
Median rent / month	$1,593
Owner occupied	90.6%
Renter occupied	9.4%
Vacant	59.9%
Single-family detached	96.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.8%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	4.7%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	35.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.3%
1 bedroom	10.0%
2 bedrooms	40.6%
3 bedrooms	31.3%
4 bedrooms	8.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	16.4%
2 vehicles	44.1%
3 or more	36.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.8%
Electricity	51.8%
Propane / LP gas	9.1%
Wood	28.8%
No fuel used	4.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	458	52.1%
Cohabiting couple	32	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	269	30.6%
Female householder, no spouse	120	13.7%
Households with children under 18	151	17.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	267	30.4%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.7%	21.1%
Married	48.5%	64.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.6%	4.4%
Divorced	14.3%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 21.7%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 17.4%

Bachelor's degree 23.4%

Graduate / professional 11.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.9%
Bachelor's or higher	35.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	28	9.1%
Elementary school	76	24.8%
High school	101	32.9%
College / grad school	102	33.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.6%

Retail trade 9.6%

Education & healthcare 9.5%

Finance & real estate 8.7%

Public administration 8.2%

Professional & management 6.7%

Construction 5.5%

Other services 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.7%
Service	21.9%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	24.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.2%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	12.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.0%
Carpool	11.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	11.1%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.1

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 4.5%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 32.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	21.3%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	7.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.9%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	23.1%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	15.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.6%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.8%
Visited dentist	70.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	10.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	200	11.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	15.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.8%
Public insurance	41.4%
No insurance	0.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,858	95.0%
Spanish	20	1.1%
Other Indo-European	20	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,898	97.0%
Born in same state	1,898	97.0%
Born in different state	941	48.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	58	3.0%
Not a US citizen	50	86.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	372	19%
French	257	13.1%
Arab	144	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	54	2.8%
English	30	1.5%
Dutch	9	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.9%
Internet access	81.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97049

What city is ZIP code 97049 in?

ZIP code 97049 is primarily assigned to Rhododendron, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97049 in?

ZIP code 97049 falls within Clackamas County, Oregon.

Is ZIP code 97049 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 97049 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 97049 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 97049 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 97049 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 97049 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97049?

The median home value in ZIP code 97049 is $443,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 97049 in?

ZIP code 97049 observes the PST timezone.