97038 ZIP Code
Molalla, Oregon
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 97038 |
| City/Town: | Molalla |
| County: | Clackamas |
| State: | Oregon |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,423 |
| Median Household Income: | $84,456 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,289 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,220 |
| Median Home Value: | $420,600 |
| Land Area: | 130.8 sq miles
338.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 45.0954, -122.5590 |
Population Information (97038 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,423 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,053 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,370 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 880 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,398 | 8.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 906 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,038 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,053 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,676 | 16.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,226 | 13.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,729 | 10.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 949 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,086 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,730 | 10.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 568 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 184 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (97038 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $420,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,379 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,220 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,907 | 95.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 313 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,016 | 68.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,891 | 32.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (97038 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,148 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 287 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 773 | 6.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,403 | 30.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,342 | 30.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,403 | 12.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,430 | 12.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 510 | 4.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (97038 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $84,456 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $97,626 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $100,912 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,289 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (97038 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,328 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,875 | 94.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 443 | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,493 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,087 | 77.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,152 | 14.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 614 | 7.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 22 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (97038 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,255 | 92.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 23 | 0.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 86 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 97 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 359 | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 603 | 3.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 531 | 3.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,949 | 11.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,723 | 10.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 64 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 162 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (97038 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 141 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 133 | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 574 | 9.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 240 | 4.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 433 | 7.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,156 | 19.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 808 | 13.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,388 | 23.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 725 | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 309 | 5.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (97038 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,946 | 75.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 692 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 216 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 29 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 910 | 11.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (97038 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 327 | 4.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,096 | 13.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 987 | 12.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 224 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 807 | 10.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 239 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 45 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 513 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 523 | 6.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,965 | 25.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 330 | 4.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 304 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 515 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (97038 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (97038 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,451 | 94.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,752 | 71.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,528 | 33.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 888 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (97038 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,754 | 80.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,017 | 34.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,416 | 24.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 236 | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 229 | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,005 | 17.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (97038 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,388 | 70.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 97 | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 106 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 295 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 382 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 131 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 248 | 4.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 566 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (97038 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 20 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 471 | 7.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,380 | 22.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,076 | 17.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 695 | 11.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,021 | 16.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 190 | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 293 | 4.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 436 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 638 | 10.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (97038 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 140 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 316 | 5.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,244 | 20.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,005 | 48.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,153 | 18.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 362 | 5.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (97038 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,154 | 36.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 167 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,912 | 49.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 48 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 500 | 8.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 126 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (97038 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 410 | 6.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 889 | 15.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,207 | 37.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,401 | 40.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (97038 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 164 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 76 | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 64 | 1.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 39 | 1.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 351 | 8.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,156 | 53.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 985 | 24.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 181 | 4.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (97038 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,017 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $613 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,379 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.87 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.38 |
Households (97038 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,907 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,310 | 56.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,646 | 27.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,005 | 17.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,144 | 19.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,242 | 38.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,786 | 30.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.76 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.20 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (97038 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,485 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,087 | 32.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,470 | 53.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 175 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 734 | 11.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,650 | 25.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (97038 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,899 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 116 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 304 | 7.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,814 | 46.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 849 | 21.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 816 | 20.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (97038 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,477 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 839 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,339 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,592 | 15.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 207 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,399 | 54.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 986 | 38.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (97038 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,373 | 87.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,940 | 11.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,522 | 78.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 418 | 21.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 35 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (97038 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,554 | 94.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 94 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 869 | 924.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 869 | 924.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 869 | 924.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 104 | 110.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 643 | 684.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (97038 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,543 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,219 | 91.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,324 | 8.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,043 | 6.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 210 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 26 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 45 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (97038 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,907 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,679 | 96.1% | 89.4% |
Molalla, OR97038