Banks
City in Washington County, Oregon

Banks is a city in Washington County, Oregon, with 1,837 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 249 ft (76 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Plains, 5.6 miles E.
- 1,837residents (2020 Census)
- 249 ftelevation · 76 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.0 km²
- 2,407 / sq mipopulation density
- 97106ZIP code
About Banks
Banks is a city in Washington County, Oregon, United States, which is located in the Tualatin Valley. It is the southern anchor to the Banks–Vernonia State Trail, which is a 21-mile-long (34 km) linear trail popular with bicyclists, hikers, and equestrians. The population was 1,837 at the 2020 census. The community was named for John and Nancy Banks, who owned a nearby dairy farm. Incorporated in 1921, it is located in the western part of the county where Oregon Route 6 intersects Oregon Route 47.
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Living in Banks
- Median household income
- $86,087
- Median home value
- $446,800
- Median rent
- $1,740/mo
- Median age
- 34.3
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Banks had 1,837 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,837 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,407 per sq mi (929 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Banks at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,837 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.76 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.6150° N, 123.1071° W |
| ZIP code | 97106 |
| Official website | cityofbanks.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4103850 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Banks
- North Plains5.6 mi E
- Forest Grove6.1 mi S
- Cornelius7.2 mi SE
- Dilley8.5 mi S
- Hillsboro10.3 mi SE
- Rockcreek12.0 mi E
- Gaston12.6 mi S
- Cherry Grove13.2 mi SW
- Bethany13.6 mi E
- Oak Hills13.9 mi E
- Aloha14.2 mi SE
- Scappoose15.0 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Banks
What county is Banks in?
Banks is in Washington County, Oregon.
What is the population of Banks, OR?
1,837 people lived in Banks at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Banks, OR?
The ZIP code of Banks is 97106.
What is the elevation of Banks?
249 feet (76 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Banks?
North Plains (5.6 mi), Forest Grove (6.1 mi), Cornelius (7.2 mi), Dilley (8.5 mi), Hillsboro (10.3 mi).
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