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ZIP Code · OR

ZIP 97055

Part of Sandy, OR
Pop. 19,786·Clackamas County·10th most expensive ZIP in Oregon
Median rent (all units)
$2,218/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
+$253
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ZIP 97055 · $2,218
More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,530
1 BR
$1,630
2 BR
$1,870
3 BR
$2,550
4 BR+
$3,020
Research median
$1,870/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,616/yr
At $2,218/mo median
Location
CitySandy
StateOR
CountyClackamas County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.6% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 97055 (Sandy, OR) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 31.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,786
Median income
$112,323
Median age
38.9
Renters
21.2%
Age distribution
21.9%
24.2%
26.5%
12.7%
14.7%
Under 1821.9%
18–3424.2%
35–5426.5%
55–6412.7%
65+14.7%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
86%
White86%
Hispanic5.1%
Asian1%
Other7.9%
Education (25+)
21.6%
42%
31.2%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma21.6%
Some college42%
Bachelor's+31.2%
Housing tenure
78.8%
21.2%
Owner78.8%
Renter21.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 97055 in Sandy, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$89,743 → $112,323
up 25.2%
Population
19,030 → 19,786
up 4.0%
Renter share
19.2% → 21.2%
+2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
22.3% → 31.2%
+8.9 pts
Median age
37.6 → 38.9
+1.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 97055 in Sandy, OR now reports about $112,323, up from $89,743 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 19,030 to 19,786 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.0% change. About 21.2% of households rent today, against 19.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 22.3% to 31.2%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 97055 covers Sandy, OR. The median rent here is $2,218/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,870/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($112,323/yr), ZIP 97055 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 97055?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 97055 (Sandy, OR) is $2,218. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 97055 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 97055's median rent of $2,218/mo is $253 (13%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 97055 compare to other ZIPs in Oregon?

ZIP 97055 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Oregon, ranking #10 out of 116 ZIPs tracked at $2,218/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 97055?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,218/mo in ZIP 97055. The local median household income is $112,323/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 97055?

Rent in ZIP 97055 has increased 11.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 97055 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 97055 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,218/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($112,323/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 97055 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 97055 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.2% of ZIP 97055 households are renters, while 78.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 97055 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 97055 compare to the rest of Sandy?

ZIP 97055 sits right at the Sandy citywide median of $2,218/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 97055 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 97055 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,218/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 97055's median household income ($112,323/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 97055 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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