ZIP Code 97049 -- Zigzag, OR

Clackamas | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • 20.28% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
  • The median age of 55.40 years suggests a retirement-oriented community, well above the national median of 38.9 years.
  • 90.20% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
1,896
Unknown
Median Income
$92,056
Home Value
$474,200
Median Rent
$2,170
Median Age
55.40
Diversity Index
26.40
Low
Cost of Living
174.0
very high
Unemployment
4.6%

About ZIP Code 97049

ZIP code 97049 in Zigzag, Oregon is a unknown area with a population of 1,896. The median household income is $92,056, which is This is 23% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $474,200, representing a price-to-income ratio of 5.2x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 174.0 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 55.40 years. Approximately 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Clackamas, OR.

Population & Age

Total Population
1,896
Median Age
55.40
Male Population
1,046
55.2%
Female Population
850
44.8%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
26.40 Low
White
89.2%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
4.5%
Asian
2.1%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
6.9%
Other Race
1.8%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$92,056
Mean Household Income
$110,385
Per Capita Income
$58,552
Below Poverty Line
5.0%

This is 23% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$474,200
Median Rent
$2,170
Total Housing Units
2,092
Occupied Units
1,010
Vacant Units
1,082
51.7% vacancy
Median Year Built
1970
Owner Occupied
90.2%
Renter Occupied
9.8%
Price-to-Income Ratio 5.2x

Housing is expensive relative to income

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 90.2% Renter 9.8%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 99.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree 14.8%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
1,101
Employment Rate
95.4%
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
70.1%
Carpool
5.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
20.3%

Cost of Living Index

174.0
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 97049 is 73.9% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Clackamas

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
97045 Oregon city 57,526 $103,573
97222 Milwaukie 36,398 $83,119
97267 Oak grove 31,311 $87,418
97068 West linn 30,161 $151,729
97070 Wilsonville 26,902 $97,429
97035 Lake oswego 25,911 $130,603

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 97049

ZIP code 97049 (Zigzag, OR) has a total population of 1,896 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 55.40 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 97049 is $92,056 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 23% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 97049 is primarily located in Zigzag, Oregon (OR). It falls within Clackamas County.

The median home value in ZIP code 97049 is $474,200, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $2,170.

The median age in ZIP code 97049 is 55.40 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 97049 has a cost of living index of 173.95 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 97049, 41.12% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 14.79% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 97049 is 4.63%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 20.28% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.