Metzger Oregon Map

About Metzger, Oregon

Metzger is a locality in Washington County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,272. The population density is 2170.3 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 defines its edges through the quiet, persistent movement of Ash Creek, which carves a path through the low-lying terrain. It lies 1.2 miles north-northeast of Tigard, OR (from Tigard, OR: bearing 30°T), and is situated 6.7 miles southwest of Portland. The air here carries a distinct moisture, a lingering dampness that speaks to the proximity of the Pacific, where the tides push toward the distant, shimmering expanse of Blue Heron Bay. On clear mornings, the silhouette of the Coast Range emerges as a jagged, violet ink-line against the western horizon, while closer to home, the landscape settles into a series of modest slopes and pockets of woodland. Metzger Park serves as the green center of the neighborhood, offering a quiet refuge of grass and shade where the light at dusk filters through the boughs in thin, amber ribbons, grounding the pace of the afternoon in the simple shift of shadows.

Settlement in Metzger grew from the steady labor of early agricultural ventures, turning the soil into a productive mosaic that eventually transitioned into the residential character seen today. While the local economy has shifted away from the agrarian focus of its founding, the memory of that industry remains in the quiet, functional layout of the streets and the enduring resilience of the land. Residents often look toward the nearby waters of Lake Oswego for recreation, or cast their gaze toward the distant profile of Diamond Head, keeping a steady connection to the geological markers of the region. The rhythm of life in Metzger remains unhurried, defined by the steady, unassuming persistence of commuters and families who navigate the transition between the dense, forested outskirts and the encroaching reach of the wider metropolitan flow.

About This Metzger Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Metzger, Oregon. Coordinates: 45.446507, -122.758986. 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 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).

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.