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Damascus, OR
Census-designated place in Clackamas County, Oregon. ZIP codes: 97089.
Population
11,437
Land area
17.4sq mi
People per sq mi
659
ZIP codes
1
Damascus and its ZIP codes
Damascus at a glance
- Damascus is about 15 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- It is the 55th most populous of 420 cities and towns in Oregon.
- Households here earn a median of $122,500 a year, 48% more than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $653,100 (37% above Oregon) and median rent is $2,654 a month.
Local data for Damascus, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Damascus, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$122,500
Poverty rate
3.2%
Median home value
$653,100
Median rent
$2,654/mo
Homeownership
90.5%
Bachelor's or higher
33.6%
Median age
45.6
Average commute
27.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,559), Irish Americans (1,007), Norwegian Americans (513).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clackamas County. PPP loans are for Damascus.
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
PPP loans
$23.5M
339 loans, 2,798 jobs reported
How people get to work
Damascus, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.6%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home14.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Damascus, 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
82° / 37°F
40.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Damascus, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
ZIP codes in Damascus
1 in or overlapping Damascus. Population shown
Cities near Damascus
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BoringCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 4.3 |
| Happy ValleyCity | 3.6 mi | 11.9 |
| OrientCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.9 |
| GreshamCity | 6.1 mi | 23.6 |
| SandyCity | 7.4 mi | 3.7 |
| Johnson CityCity | 7.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Wood VillageCity | 7.9 mi | 0.9 |
| OatfieldCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 3.4 |
| TroutdaleCity | 8.1 mi | 5.9 |
| GladstoneCity | 8.1 mi | 2.4 |
| FairviewCity | 8.6 mi | 3.1 |
| Jennings LodgeCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.6 |
| MilwaukieCity | 9.5 mi | 5 |
| EstacadaCity | 9.8 mi | 2.7 |
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 3.9 |
| Oregon CityCity | 10 mi | 10.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Damascus, OR in?
- Damascus is in Clackamas County, Oregon.
- What ZIP codes are in Damascus, OR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Damascus include 97089.
- What is the population of Damascus, OR?
- About 11,437 people live in Damascus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Damascus?
- Nearby places include Boring (2.9 mi), Happy Valley (3.6 mi), Orient (4.9 mi), Gresham (6.1 mi), Sandy (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023