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Population and households in ZIP 97838
Household size in ZIP 97838
| Period | ZIP 97838 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.74 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.80 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.81 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.92 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.19 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 97838 are large by national standards, averaging 2.92 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.74 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only ten of the 166 Oregon ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 97838
| Period | ZIP 97838 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.9 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.2 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.2 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.2 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 97838 is young: half of its residents are under 34.2, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 33.9, a smaller shift than nationally. Only six of the 166 Oregon ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 97838
| Period | ZIP 97838 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in five households in ZIP 97838 (20.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 4.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 166 Oregon ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 97838
Renters in ZIP 97838
| Period | ZIP 97838 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.8% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.2% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.1% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.7 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 97838 own their homes; 29.1% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 41.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northeast. The renter share has fallen 7.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 97838
| Period | ZIP 97838 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 97838 than nationally: 7.3%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Oregon as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.7 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 97838
| Period | ZIP 97838 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 97838 is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 97838
| Period | ZIP 97838 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $647 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $694 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $754 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,168 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$521 | +$731 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 97838 pays $1,168 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $521 a month since 2006–10, up 81%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 97838
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 97838
| Period | ZIP 97838 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 97838: 16.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 97838
| Period | ZIP 97838 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.9% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.3% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.6% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.8% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in ZIP 97838 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 166 Oregon ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 97838
| Period | ZIP 97838 | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.0%, unemployment in ZIP 97838 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 97838 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 97838 | 2.92 | 34.2 | 20.7% | 29.1% | 7.3% | 1987 | $1,168 | 16.8% | 78.8% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 97882 | 2.77 | 35.7 | 16.9% | 27.7% | 5.3% | 1992 | $1,350 | 15.1% | 76.4% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 97875 | 2.34 | 40.6 | 10.9% | 27.5% | 12.1% | 1973 | $1,027 | 8.3% | 84.7% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 99346 | 3.17 | 36.6 | 12.2% | 19.6% | 2.1% | 1994 | $492 | 17.3% | 59.7% | 0.6% |
| ZIP 97826 | 2.89 | 34.5 | 7.1% | 15.4% | 9.4% | 1962 | $976 | 15.0% | 88.7% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 97844 | 2.66 | 34.6 | 11.4% | 19.6% | 5.6% | 1990 | $993 | 9.6% | 83.7% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 99345 | 3.17 | 36.6 | 12.2% | 19.6% | 2.1% | 1994 | $492 | 17.3% | 59.7% | 0.6% |
| ZIP 97818 | 3.34 | 35.7 | 14.9% | 32.5% | 8.6% | 1987 | $1,148 | 7.4% | 60.9% | 0.8% |
| ZIP 97835 | 2.12 | 41.8 | 2.5% | 24.0% | 16.8% | 1940 | $642 | 23.8% | 98.2% | 0.1% |
| ZIP 97810 | 2.75 | 43.2 | 11.6% | 19.7% | 12.5% | 1975 | $1,020 | 31.9% | 95.2% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 97813 | 2.66 | 39.7 | 9.7% | 22.6% | 12.4% | 1971 | $985 | 30.7% | 93.2% | 0.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 97838. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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