ZIP Code 97034 in Lake Oswego, OR

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Lake Oswego, Oregon
Names to Avoid:
Lake Grove, Oswego
Counties:Clackamas County[Primary]
Multnomah County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:32:49 PM
Population:21,396 [See All]
Area Code:503
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:45.4108, -122.6795
Land Area:7.749 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 97034 has 21,396 residents and 8,759 households (average 2.44 persons per household). The median age is 49.4 years, significantly older than the state (39.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.3% male and 52.7% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (84.1%, much higher than the state average of 74.8% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (5.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:21,396Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:21,119Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:21,379Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2,761.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$147,688Source: Census ACS
Households:8,759Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$995,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.44Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.64Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--18,30118,89118,96219,20119,29019,16518,88818,97718,65620,10820,68820,93021,119
Decennial Census18,905------------------21,396------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 49.4

Male Median Age: 48.1

Female Median Age: 50.6

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male408629787790392292280450629757746705736739708493297292
Female345595769745357294343531678870787802861877811586439576
Total7531,2241,5561,5357495866239811,3071,6271,5331,5071,5971,6161,5191,079736868
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:17,99187.09%
Black:1230.60%
Hispanic:*1,0124.90%
Asian:1,1985.80%
American Indian:590.29%
Hawaiian:320.15%
Other:2421.17%
Total:20,657100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:10,13047.35%48.1 years
Females:11,26652.65%50.6 years
Total:21,396100%49.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:19,04690.18%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2191.04%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,3506.39%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:5048.78%
Total Population:21,119100%
Total Native Population:19,26591.22%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,8548.78%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $147,688, which is markedly greater than the national median ($78,538), is up $51,554 (53.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,640. Family households earn a median of $186,213 versus $70,000 for nonfamily households (a difference of $116,213). By gender, male median income is $144,322 and female is $92,078, which is much higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $52,244 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 59.1%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is well above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (71.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$96,134$99,144$99,492$104,020$104,571$113,182$118,566$120,473$128,048$129,435$135,538$140,687$147,688
Median Family Income$130,000$129,968$133,226$142,941$150,445$153,116$153,786$158,619$161,813$163,027$171,399$183,125$186,213
Median NonFamily Income$51,638$50,820$41,080$42,270$41,632$43,836$48,500$51,750$50,650$55,299$58,791$63,725$70,000
Median Male Income$101,605$106,512$113,203$117,330$114,970$117,465$123,661$127,347$132,518$126,488$127,708$123,243$144,322
Median Female Income$62,959$61,944$65,129$63,237$63,674$67,043$67,841$72,605$77,445$76,544$82,908$90,789$92,078
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:9,53255.53%
Unemployed:6133.57%
Not In Labor Force:7,02140.90%
Total:17,166100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:6,79871.32%
Service:5015.26%
Sales and Office:1,57416.51%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1461.53%
Production, transportation, and material moving:5135.38%
Total Civilian Employed Population:9,532100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $995,900, which is far above the national median ($303,400), is up $402,600 (67.86%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $258,900. The median gross rent is $2,030, which is far above the national median ($1,348), is up $658 (47.96%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $394. Of occupied housing, owners make up 76.14% (64.67% with a mortgage, 35.33% free-and-clear) and renters 23.86% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.72%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$593,300$570,200$557,800$556,900$577,300$611,500$660,000$698,700$737,000$746,100$791,100$921,400$995,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:140.69%
$1,000 to $1,499:20310.01%
$1,500 to $1,999:75337.13%
$2,000 to $2,499:36117.80%
$2,500 to $2,999:23111.39%
$3,000 or more:42120.76%
No Rent:452.22%
Total:2,028100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,372$1,372$1,451$1,383$1,404$1,455$1,578$1,641$1,636$1,779$1,847$1,957$2,030
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,18649.24%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,28726.90%
Renter Occupied:2,02823.86%
Total Occupied Housing Units:8,501100%

Occupied Housing Units:8,50194.28%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):5165.72%
Total Housing Units:9,017100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:6,91576.69%
Multi-Family Units:2,07823.05%
Other Units:240.27%
Total Housing Units:9,017100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 74.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 99.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 2.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 1.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 2.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.90 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (44.80%). College enrollment is 18.87%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:610.39%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:940.60%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):8305.30%
Some college, no degree:2,12213.55%
Associate's degree:8905.68%
Bachelor's degree:6,69042.71%
Graduate or professional degree:4,97831.78%
Total:15,665100%
High school or higher:15,51099.01%
Bachelor's degree or higher:11,66874.48%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:17,44969.71%
Public Insurance:7,13028.48%
No Insurance:4531.81%
Total:25,032100%
Has Health Insurance:24,57998.19%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty3.7%3.9%3.5%3.8%3.3%2.8%2.5%3.0%2.6%1.7%1.8%2.9%1.7%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:3316.36%
Kindergarten:1983.80%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,33244.80%
High school (grades 9-12):1,36226.17%
College or graduate school:98218.87%
Total:5,205100%
Early Childhood:52910.16%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3,89274.77%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 97034 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 742 business establishments, employing about 5,041 people with an annual payroll of $288,296,000. USPS data shows 8,762 residential mailboxes and 418 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:8,762Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:418Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:9,594Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:6,441Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,064Source: USPS
# of Businesses:742Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$69,220,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$288,296,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:5,041Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 97034 is located in Clackamas County, Oregon, within the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38900) and Oregon's 3rd and 5th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 2,510,529 people, about 0.85% of whom live in ZIP Code 97034. It covers 7.749 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.828 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WASource: Census
CBSA Number:38900Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:2,510,529Source: Census
MSA:Portland-Salem, OR-WA CMSASource: Census
Land Area:7.749 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.828 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:03,05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:1074.46, 5189.73 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Portland-Vancouver, OR-WA PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4140550Source: Census
Place Name:Lake Oswego city; OregonSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


97035 | | 97033

Schools in ZIP Code 97034


ZIP Code 97034 is in the Lake Oswego School District 7J, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 8 public schools and 3 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Forest Hills Elementary School 1133 Sw Andrews Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
District: Lake Oswego School District 7J
Lake Oswego Middle School 2500 Sw Country Club Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
District: Lake Oswego School District 7J
Lake Oswego Senior High School 2501 Sw Country Club Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
District: Lake Oswego School District 7J
Lakeridge High School 1235 Sw Overlook Dr
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
District: Lake Oswego School District 7J
Westridge Elementary School 3400 Royce Way
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
District: Lake Oswego School District 7J
Hallinan Elementary School 16800 Hawthorne Dr
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
District: Lake Oswego School District 7J
Harmony Academy 2507 Christie Drive
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
District: Lake Oswego School District 7J
Palisades World Language School 1500 Greentree Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
District: Lake Oswego School District 7J
Our Lady Of The Lake Cartholic School 650 A Ave
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
District: Private School
Park Academy 1915 Southshore Blvd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
District: Private School
Chinese American International School 1855 Southshore Blvd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 97034


Lewis & Clark College 615 S Palatine Hill Rd
Portland, OR 97219-7899
Type: Post Secondary
Portland Community College 12000 Sw 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219-7132
Type: Post Secondary
Northwest College-Tualatin 8345 Sw Nyberg Street
Tualatin, OR 97062-9462
Type: Post Secondary
Summit Salon Academy-Portland 8820 Sw Center
Tigard, OR 97223
Type: Post Secondary
American College Of Healthcare Sciences 5005 S. Macadam Ave
Portland, OR 97239
Type: Post Secondary
Northwest College-Clackamas 8307 S.e. Monterey Ave
Happy Valley, OR 97086
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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