Metzger Oregon Map

About Metzger, Oregon

Metzger is a locality in Washington County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,714. The population density is 2008.1 people per km². Metzger is located at 45.4465°N, 122.7590°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97223.

Metzger spreads itself across a gentle incline, a place where the Willamette Valley’s verdant embrace begins to yield to the foothills. It lies 1.2 miles north-north-east of Tigard, OR (from Tigard, OR: bearing 30°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south-west of Portland. The land here is a study in soft contours, rolling hills that are not so much dramatic as they are a comforting, persistent presence, cloaked in a mosaic of evergreen and deciduous trees that catch the perpetually moist air. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, possesses a diffused quality, casting a pearly luminescence on the damp earth and the occasional weathered barn that punctuates the landscape. The air itself carries the scent of damp soil and pine needles, a constant reminder of the Pacific Northwest’s persistent, life-giving moisture, and the quiet hum of cicadas often fills the warmer afternoons, a sound as integral to the place as the rustle of leaves. The roots of Metzger are deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of its surroundings, a heritage that still whispers through the landscape in the form of orchards and small farms that dot the periphery. For generations, the fertile soil has yielded a rich harvest, supporting a local economy that has historically leaned on the land, from timber to berries, and now increasingly on the burgeoning technology and service sectors drawn to the proximity of larger urban centers. It’s a place that remembers its past, where the old county roads, lined with ancient maples, still trace the paths laid down by early settlers, and the quiet rhythm of life here is marked more by the changing seasons than the ticking of a clock. Metzger, while growing, retains a grounded character, a quiet resilience born from its connection to both the enduring natural world and the steady march of progress.

About This Metzger Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Metzger, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.446507, -122.758986. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Metzger and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Metzger includes the ZIP code (97223), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Washington County (Hillsboro), and school district assignment (Tigard-Tualatin School District 23J). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Metzger is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.