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ZIP 97068

Pop. 30,161·Clackamas County·8th most expensive ZIP in Oregon
Median rent (all units)
$2,337/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.2%
Month-over-Month
-3.8%
vs US Median
+$372
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ZIP 97068 · $2,337
More expensive than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,900
1 BR
$2,030
2 BR
$2,330
3 BR
$3,180
4 BR+
$3,770
Research median
$2,330/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
$28,044/yr
At $2,337/mo median
Location
StateOR
CountyClackamas County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 5.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.2% YoY, -3.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 97068 (West Linn, OR) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 62.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,161
Median income
$151,729
Median age
43.7
Renters
16.2%
Age distribution
24.6%
13.2%
27.6%
15.4%
19.2%
Under 1824.6%
18–3413.2%
35–5427.6%
55–6415.4%
65+19.2%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
82.2%
White82.2%
Black1.4%
Hispanic7.1%
Asian5.8%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
24.8%
62.6%
No HS diploma2.5%
HS diploma10.1%
Some college24.8%
Bachelor's+62.6%
Housing tenure
83.8%
16.2%
Owner83.8%
Renter16.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 97068 in West Linn, OR has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,753 → $2,337
up 33.3%
Income
$133,412 → $151,729
up 13.7%
Population
30,585 → 30,161
down 1.4%
Renter share
15.5% → 16.2%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
62.9% → 62.6%
-0.3 pts
Median age
45.2 → 43.7
-1.5 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 97068 in West Linn, OR has shifted from $1,753 to $2,337, up 33.3% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $133,412 to $151,729 across the same window, up 13.7% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 97068 in West Linn, OR losing about 424 residents over the five-year window, down 1.4% on net. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 97068 in West Linn, OR look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 97068 covers West Linn, OR. The median rent here is $2,337/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,330/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($151,729/yr), ZIP 97068 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 97068?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 97068 (West Linn, OR) is $2,337. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 97068 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 97068's median rent of $2,337/mo is $372 (19%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 97068 compare to other ZIPs in Oregon?

ZIP 97068 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Oregon, ranking #8 out of 116 ZIPs tracked at $2,337/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 97068?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,337/mo in ZIP 97068. The local median household income is $151,729/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 97068?

Rent in ZIP 97068 has increased 5.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 97068 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 97068 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,337/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($151,729/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 97068 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 97068 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.2% of ZIP 97068 households are renters, while 83.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 97068 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 97068 compare to the rest of West Linn?

ZIP 97068 sits right at the West Linn citywide median of $2,337/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 97068 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 97068 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,337/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 97068's median household income ($151,729/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 97068 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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