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Boring, OR
Census-designated place in Clackamas County, Oregon. ZIP codes: 97009.
Population
1,869
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
434
ZIP codes
1
Boring and its ZIP codes
Boring at a glance
- Boring is about 9.8 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- The median household income is $158,625, 91% above the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $730,900 (53% above Oregon) and median rent is $1,328 a month.
Local data for Boring, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Boring, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$158,625
Poverty rate
3.8%
Median home value
$730,900
Median rent
$1,328/mo
Homeownership
88.2%
Bachelor's or higher
34.7%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
51.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (365), German Americans (319), Filipino Americans (260).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clackamas County. PPP loans are for Boring.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,222
174,819 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$84,035
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.2B
FY 2026, $9,972 per person
How people get to work
Boring, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.3%
- Carpooled20.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.1%
Average one-way commute: 51.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Boring, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
133
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
1,263
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 35°F
48.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Boring, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.3%
U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
11.0%
U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
ZIP codes in Boring
1 in or overlapping Boring. Population shown
Cities near Boring
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OrientCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.9 |
| DamascusCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 17.4 |
| SandyCity | 4.9 mi | 3.7 |
| Happy ValleyCity | 6.3 mi | 11.9 |
| GreshamCity | 6.4 mi | 23.6 |
| TroutdaleCity | 7.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Wood VillageCity | 7.7 mi | 0.9 |
| FairviewCity | 8.6 mi | 3.1 |
| EstacadaCity | 9.4 mi | 2.7 |
| Johnson CityCity | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| Washougal, WACity | 10 mi | 6 |
| OatfieldCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| GladstoneCity | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| Jennings LodgeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| MilwaukieCity | 12 mi | 5 |
| Maywood ParkCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Boring, OR in?
- Boring is in Clackamas County, Oregon.
- What ZIP codes are in Boring, OR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Boring include 97009.
- What is the population of Boring, OR?
- About 1,869 people live in Boring, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Boring?
- Nearby places include Orient (2.8 mi), Damascus (2.9 mi), Sandy (4.9 mi), Happy Valley (6.3 mi), Gresham (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023