Gales Creek ZIP Codes — Washington County, OR
There is one unique ZIP code in Gales Creek, Oregon and it is 97117. Area code: 503.
1
ZIP codes
39.70
sq mi land
0.01
sq mi water
503
area code
Gales Creek, OR ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Gales Creek, OR (1)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97117 | Gales Creek | Washington | View map |
Demographics & statistics
866
Population
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
6
Under 5
6
49
5–9
57
83
10–14
96
20
15–19
24
13
20–24
16
15
25–34
17
77
35–44
89
33
45–54
39
26
55–59
30
27
60–64
32
46
65–74
53
6
75–84
6
← 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
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% |
| 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 | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 32.3% |
| High cholesterol | 31.4% |
| 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 | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.8% |
| No physical activity | 17.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.7% |
| 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% |
| 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.