Rhododendron
Census-designated place in Clackamas County, Oregon
Rhododendron is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Clackamas County, Oregon, with 262 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,116 ft (645 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Government Camp, 4.6 miles E.
- 262residents (2020 Census)
- 2,116 ftelevation · 645 m
- 3.9 sq miland area · 10.1 km²
- 67 / sq mipopulation density
- 97028ZIP code
About Rhododendron
Rhododendron is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. It is located within the Mount Hood Corridor, between Government Camp and Zigzag on U.S. Route 26 (a.k.a. the Mount Hood Scenic Byway). It is one of the communities that make up the Villages at Mount Hood. As of the 2020 census, Rhododendron had a population of 262.
A post office was established in the area in 1909 and named "Rowe" after Henry S. Rowe, a mayor of Portland, Oregon, who was interested in developing the state's scenic attractions. In 1917 the office was renamed "Zig Zag" and shortly thereafter "Zigzag". (The name was later reused for the post office in the current community of Zigzag.) In 1920 the office was renamed "Rhododendron" because of the large number of rhododendrons growing near there. The community started out as a summer resort colony, but with the increased popularity of skiing, it became a year-round settlement.
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Living in Rhododendron
- Median household income
- $86,161
- Median home value
- $415,200
- Median age
- 63.5
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Rhododendron had 262 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 262 |
|---|---|
| Density | 67 per sq mi (26 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rhododendron at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Clackamas County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 262 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.91 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,116 ft (645 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.3053° N, 121.8479° W |
| ZIP code | 97028 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4161550 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rhododendron
- Government Camp4.6 mi E
- Mount Hood Villages7.0 mi W
- Parkdale19.0 mi NE
- Mount Hood20.9 mi NE
- Sandy21.4 mi W
- Sportsmans Park22.8 mi E
- Estacada23.5 mi W
- North Bonneville, WA24.0 mi N
- Cascade Locks25.6 mi N
- Boring26.9 mi W
- Odell26.9 mi NE
- Orient27.1 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Rhododendron
What county is Rhododendron in?
Rhododendron is in Clackamas County, Oregon.
What is the population of Rhododendron, OR?
262 people lived in Rhododendron at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rhododendron, OR?
The ZIP code of Rhododendron is 97028.
What is the elevation of Rhododendron?
2,116 feet (645 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rhododendron?
Government Camp (4.6 mi), Mount Hood Villages (7.0 mi), Parkdale (19.0 mi), Mount Hood (20.9 mi), Sandy (21.4 mi).
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