Oregon City
City in Clackamas County, Oregon

Oregon City is a city in Clackamas County, Oregon, with 37,572 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 138 ft (42 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Linn, 2.8 miles NW.
- 37,572residents (2020 Census)
- 138 ftelevation · 42 m
- 10.1 sq miland area · 26.1 km²
- 3,735 / sq mipopulation density
- 97027ZIP code
About Oregon City
Oregon City is a city in and the county seat of Clackamas County, Oregon, United States, located on the Willamette River near the southern limits of the Portland metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 37,572. Established in 1829 by the Hudson's Bay Company, in 1844, it became the first U.S. city west of the Rocky Mountains to be incorporated.
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Living in Oregon City
- Median household income
- $97,829
- Median home value
- $555,800
- Median rent
- $1,708/mo
- Median age
- 37.5
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Oregon City had 37,572 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 37,572 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,735 per sq mi (1,442 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Oregon City at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Clackamas County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 37,572 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.06 sq mi (26.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi (0.61 km²) |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.3413° N, 122.5923° W |
| ZIP code | 97027 |
| Official website | orcity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4155200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Oregon City
- West Linn2.8 mi NW
- Gladstone3.1 mi N
- Jennings Lodge3.8 mi N
- Johnson City4.5 mi N
- Oatfield4.9 mi N
- Stafford5.0 mi NW
- Oak Grove5.3 mi NW
- Beavercreek5.8 mi SE
- Canby7.0 mi SW
- Lake Oswego7.2 mi NW
- Milwaukie7.3 mi N
- Rivergrove7.5 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Oregon City
What county is Oregon City in?
Oregon City is in Clackamas County, Oregon.
What is the population of Oregon City, OR?
37,572 people lived in Oregon City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Oregon City, OR?
The ZIP code of Oregon City is 97027.
What is the elevation of Oregon City?
138 feet (42 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Oregon City?
West Linn (2.8 mi), Gladstone (3.1 mi), Jennings Lodge (3.8 mi), Johnson City (4.5 mi), Oatfield (4.9 mi).
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