Explore Bethany, Oregon, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Bethany |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Washington County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 45.561341 |
| Longitude | -122.836947 |
| Population | 31,350 |
| Density | 2224.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 97381, 97229 |
| Area Code | 503, 971 |
| County Seat | Hillsboro |
| School District | Beaverton School District 48J |
Bethany reveals itself through the steady, rhythmic passage of Rock Creek, which flows with a quiet purpose through the verdant landscape. It lies 1.7 miles northwest of Oak Hills, OR (from Oak Hills, OR: bearing 312°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west-northwest of Portland. The air here carries a persistent moisture, a reminder that the Pacific coastline lies only seven miles away, tempering the atmosphere with a saline coolness. Beyond the immediate terrain, the distant peaks of the Coast Range anchor the western horizon in a jagged, slate-colored line. Residents often find solace in the Bethany Lake Estates Hmwrs Privately-owned open space or common area, a patch of preserved land that maintains a sense of stillness amidst the growth of the region. Even on gray afternoons, the light filters through the canopy with a clarity that renders the surrounding woodland a deep, contemplative green.
Economic life in Bethany has evolved from its early agricultural foundations into a modern enclave characterized by professional enterprise and residential development. The proximity to industrial nodes like Swan Island, located eight miles away, has shaped the regional workforce while maintaining a separation between the bustle of commerce and the sanctity of home. Workers often commute toward the activity of the Swan Island Basin, yet they return to a neighborhood that prioritizes a measured, suburban pace. Historically, the land was defined by the labor of those who cleared the timber and worked the soil, leaving a legacy of resilience that persists in the current architecture and planning. This transition from rural industry to a service-oriented economy remains the defining narrative of how Bethany supports its inhabitants today.
Cultural life in Bethany is defined by a quiet, communal introspection rather than the clamor of major metropolitan centers. Neighbors frequently gather in the common areas or along the banks of Rock Creek, finding a shared identity in the preservation of their immediate environment. While the sprawl of the wider region continues to expand toward Vancouver Lake, ten miles to the north, the focus here remains on the immediate intimacy of the local school districts and neighborhood associations. The presence of Waible Gulch six miles away provides a topographical boundary that keeps the development focused and deliberate. Although no singular figure of global fame claims this specific soil as a birthplace, the people who reside here contribute to a contemporary Pacific Northwest culture that values environmental stewardship and a thoughtful, unhurried way of living.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bethany, Oregon. Coordinates: 45.561341, -122.836947. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Bethany includes the ZIP code (97381, 97229), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Washington County (Hillsboro), and school district assignment (Beaverton School District 48J).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |