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Bethany, OR
Census-designated place in Washington County, Oregon. ZIP codes: 97229.
Population
33,106
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
6,083
ZIP codes
1
Bethany and its ZIP codes
Bethany at a glance
- Bethany is about 137 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 20th among 420 cities and towns in Oregon.
- The median household income is $167,735, about 2 times the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $751,700 (57% above Oregon) and median rent is $2,245 a month.
Local data for Bethany, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bethany, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$167,735
Poverty rate
4.0%
Median home value
$751,700
Median rent
$2,245/mo
Homeownership
66.4%
Bachelor's or higher
71.7%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Indian Americans (6,132), German Americans (4,106), Chinese Americans (2,595).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Bethany.
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
PPP loans
$56.2M
1,263 loans, 7,722 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bethany, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone52.4%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit2.5%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home39.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bethany, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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° / 40°F
39.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bethany, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.3%
U.S. 33.3% -8.0 pts
Diabetes
8.5%
U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts
Smoking
6.6%
U.S. 12.8% -6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.5%
U.S. 11.1% -6.6 pts
ZIP codes in Bethany
1 in or overlapping Bethany. Population shown
Cities near Bethany
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Oak HillsCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 1.6 |
| RockcreekCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 2 |
| Cedar MillCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 3.3 |
| Marlene VillageCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Cedar HillsCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.9 |
| West Haven-SylvanCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2.2 |
| AlohaCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 7.3 |
| West SlopeCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.6 |
| HillsboroCity | 5.4 mi | 26.4 |
| BeavertonCity | 5.6 mi | 19.7 |
| Raleigh HillsCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.5 |
| Garden Home-WhitfordCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.5 |
| North PlainsCity | 8 mi | 1.1 |
| MetzgerCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.8 |
| TigardCity | 9.7 mi | 12.8 |
| Bull MountainCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bethany, OR in?
- Bethany is in Washington County, Oregon.
- What ZIP codes are in Bethany, OR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bethany include 97229.
- What is the population of Bethany, OR?
- About 33,106 people live in Bethany, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bethany?
- Nearby places include Oak Hills (1.3 mi), Rockcreek (1.9 mi), Cedar Mill (2.3 mi), Marlene Village (2.8 mi), Cedar Hills (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023