ZIP 97045 small town America/Los_Angeles Clackamas County

ZIP 97045 — Oregon City, OR

A small town neighborhood profile for Oregon City, Oregon, with population, housing, income, and geographic context drawn from public ZIP Code Tabulation Area data.

At a glance

Population
56,672
Residents in this ZCTA
Density
252
people per sq mi (small town)
Median income
Household, ACS estimate
Median home value
Owner-occupied, ACS
Median age
Years
Housing units
Total units
Coordinates
45.328, -122.531
Latitude, longitude
Time zone
America/Los_Angeles
IANA / abbrev.

Relocation snapshot

These scores are simple, transparent heuristics derived from the same data shown above — not opinions, not paid placements. Treat them as a quick read on the trade-offs of moving to ZIP 97045, then verify with a visit and a local agent before any decision.

Affordability
10/10
Opportunity
1/10
Vibrancy
10/10
Walkability
6/10

About Oregon City, OR

ZIP code 97045 sits in Oregon City, part of Clackamas County in the state of Oregon. With roughly 56,672 residents and an estimated density of 252 people per square mile, this area reads as a small town neighborhood — useful context whether you’re considering a move, evaluating a service-area expansion, or simply trying to picture the place. Compare it against other ZIPs in the same Oregon index to see how it stacks up.

Public Census ACS estimates put the median household income near —, with a median owner-occupied home value of about —. Those two numbers, side by side, hint at how affordable day-to-day life feels here for the typical resident: a low ratio of home value to income often signals a relatively accessible market, while a high ratio means buyers stretch further to enter the neighborhood. Local property taxes, insurance, and homeowners’ association rules will all push the real cost of ownership in either direction. Our relocation guide walks through how to read these numbers without overweighting any single metric.

For people relocating, the most useful thing about a single ZIP code is what it tells you about the texture of a place. A small town profile typically means mostly single-family neighborhoods anchored by a small commercial main street and easy parking everywhere. Of course, every block has its own personality — the numbers above are an average, not a portrait of any specific street. For ZIPs in larger metros, our metro hubs can help you triangulate where the boundaries of a neighborhood actually fall.

If you’re comparing 97045 against other parts of Oregon City, scroll down to see neighboring ZIP codes inside the same metro. To compare against another state entirely, jump to the Oregon overview or use the search bar above.

Local services to look up

This site doesn’t list specific businesses, but a ZIP profile is a great launchpad for finding them. Useful next searches for 97045:

  • “Movers near Oregon City OR” for full-service and self-service quotes
  • “Real estate agents 97045” for hyperlocal market knowledge
  • “Public schools Oregon City” on your state’s department of education site
  • “Internet providers 97045” on the FCC National Broadband Map
  • “Oregon City permits” on the city or county website for renovation timelines

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