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ZIP 97078

Pop. 25,662·Washington County·47th most expensive ZIP in Oregon
Median rent (all units)
$1,797/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
-$168
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ZIP 97078 · $1,797
More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,700
1 BR
$1,820
2 BR
$2,080
3 BR
$2,830
4 BR+
$3,360
Research median
$2,080/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
$21,564/yr
At $1,797/mo median
Location
StateOR
CountyWashington County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.7% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 97078 (Beaverton, OR) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,662
Median income
$90,606
Median age
37.6
Renters
37.7%
Age distribution
20.5%
25.9%
28.8%
14.2%
Under 1820.5%
18–3425.9%
35–5428.8%
55–6410.6%
65+14.2%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
55.6%
25.3%
White55.6%
Black5.5%
Hispanic25.3%
Asian8.6%
Other5%
Education (25+)
25%
31.5%
32.8%
No HS diploma10.7%
HS diploma25%
Some college31.5%
Bachelor's+32.8%
Housing tenure
62.3%
37.7%
Owner62.3%
Renter37.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 97078 in Beaverton, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$75,021 → $90,606
up 20.8%
Population
24,463 → 25,662
up 4.9%
Renter share
33.3% → 37.7%
+4.4 pts
Bachelor's+
28.7% → 32.8%
+4.1 pts
Median age
36.2 → 37.6
+1.4 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $75,021 in 2021 to $90,606 more recently. The population has grown by 4.9% since 2021, moving from about 24,463 residents to roughly 25,662. Renters now make up 37.7% of households, compared with 33.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 32.8% of adults here, versus 28.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 97078 covers Beaverton, OR. The median rent here is $1,797/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,820/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,080/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($90,606/yr), ZIP 97078 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 97078?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 97078 (Beaverton, OR) is $1,797. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 97078 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 97078's median rent of $1,797/mo is $168 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 97078 compare to other ZIPs in Oregon?

ZIP 97078 falls in the middle range for Oregon, ranking #47 out of 116 ZIPs at $1,797/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 97078?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,797/mo in ZIP 97078. The local median household income is $90,606/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 97078?

Rent in ZIP 97078 has decreased 1.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 97078 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 97078 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,797/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($90,606/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 97078 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 97078 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.7% of ZIP 97078 households are renters, while 62.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 97078 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 97078 compare to the rest of Beaverton?

ZIP 97078 is more affordable than Beaverton overall. At $1,797/mo, it's $74 below the Beaverton citywide median of $1,871/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 97078 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 97078 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,797/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 97078's median household income ($90,606/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 97078 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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