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Banks, OR

City in Washington County, Oregon.

Population

2,156

Land area

0.8sq mi

People per sq mi

2,831

ZIP codes

0

Banks and its ZIP codes

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Banks at a glance

  • Banks is about 64 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $86,087 a year, 4% more than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $446,800 (6% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,740 a month.

Local data for Banks, OR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Banks, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$86,087

Poverty rate

9.3%

Median home value

$446,800

Median rent

$1,740/mo

Homeownership

72.6%

Bachelor's or higher

35.3%

Median age

34.3

Average commute

26.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (251), Irish Americans (237), Mexican Americans (224).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Banks.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.7%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$90,003

302,567 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$81,349

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$3B

FY 2026, $4,944 per person

Washington County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Banks, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.7%
  • Carpooled4.8%
  • Public transit2.7%
  • Walked1.1%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
  • Worked from home14.2%

Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Banks, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

81

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

1,044

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 33°F

46.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Banks, OR, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.8%

U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts

Diabetes

7.5%

U.S. 12.1% -4.6 pts

Smoking

10.7%

U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.5%

U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts

Cities near Banks

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
North PlainsCity5.7 mi1.1
Forest GroveCity6.4 mi6
CorneliusCity7.4 mi2.3
DilleyCensus-designated place8.5 mi0.7
HillsboroCity10 mi26.4
RockcreekCensus-designated place12 mi2
GastonCity13 mi0.3
Cherry GroveCensus-designated place13 mi1.1
BethanyCensus-designated place14 mi5.4
Oak HillsCensus-designated place14 mi1.6
AlohaCensus-designated place14 mi7.3
ScappooseCity15 mi3.4
Marlene VillageCensus-designated place15 mi0.9
Cedar MillCensus-designated place16 mi3.3
Cedar HillsCensus-designated place16 mi1.9
WarrenCensus-designated place17 mi6.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Banks, OR in?
Banks is in Washington County, Oregon.
What is the population of Banks, OR?
About 2,156 people live in Banks, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Banks?
Nearby places include North Plains (5.7 mi), Forest Grove (6.4 mi), Cornelius (7.4 mi), Dilley (8.5 mi), Hillsboro (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023