Portland, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97202
Multnomah County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 38,762
- 2,363/sq mi High-density area
- $104,971
- Median income Above-median income area
- $700,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 64.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Portland pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,363
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97202 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 97202 (Portland, OR) rose +3.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 325.0 in 2023 to 336.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97202 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, with 38,762 residents across 16.4 square miles, a density of 2,363 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97202 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,971 (35% above the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $62,899. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 7.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $700,800 (62% above the average Oregon ZIP) and median rent is $1,705; 50.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Multnomah County, so 97202 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 97202
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Portland, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97202.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
223 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
208 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
181 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
172 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
144 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97202, Portland, OR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
38,762
Population
16.4
Area (sq mi)
2,363
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97202?
37.8
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
6.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$104,971
Median Household Income
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$62,899
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97202 ranks nationally
Portland, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$104,971 Top 16% higher than 84% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
20,356housing units
20,356
Total Housing Units
19,449
Occupied Units
907
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$700,800
Median Home Value
+62% vs state ZIP avg
$1,705
Median Rent
1956
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.5%
YoY Change (2024)
336
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+236%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97202 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +236% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 279 |
| 2021 | +8.8% | 304 |
| 2022 | +10.1% | 334 |
| 2023 | -2.8% | 325 |
| 2024 | +3.5% | 336 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,509 business establishments in ZIP 97202, employing approximately 16,283 people with a combined annual payroll of $906,141,000.
1,509
Businesses
16,283
Employees
$906.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 223 | 14.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 208 | 13.8% |
| Retail trade | 181 | 12.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 172 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 144 | 9.5% |
| Construction | 102 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 101 | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 94 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 66 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 48 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 40 | 2.6% |
| Information | 37 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 37 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 29 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 97202 vs 97214 →
ZIP 97202 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97206
Portland (97206)
47,596 residents
- 97202
Portland (97202)
38,762 residents
- 97222
Portland (97222)
34,979 residents
- 97212
Portland (97212)
24,126 residents
- 97214
Portland (97214)
23,813 residents
- 97215 16,375
Portland (97215)
16,375 residents
- 97201 15,484
Portland (97201)
15,484 residents
- 97239 14,150
Portland (97239)
14,150 residents
- 97232 11,472
Portland (97232)
11,472 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97202 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97202 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97212
Portland (97212)
$131,932 median income
- 97215
Portland (97215)
$116,264 median income
- 97239
Portland (97239)
$110,134 median income
- 97202
Portland (97202)
$104,971 median income
- 97206
Portland (97206)
$98,548 median income
- 97214
Portland (97214)
$87,131 median income
- 97222
Portland (97222)
$83,119 median income
- 97232
Portland (97232)
$70,895 median income
- 97201
Portland (97201)
$63,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97202 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97214 | Portland, OR | 23,813 | 2.2 mi |
| 97206 | Portland, OR | 47,596 | 2.2 mi |
| 97232 | Portland, OR | 11,472 | 3.2 mi |
| 97239 | Portland, OR | 14,150 | 2.3 mi |
| 97212 | Portland, OR | 24,126 | 4.2 mi |
| 97204 | Portland, OR | 1,036 | 2.8 mi |
| 97222 | Portland, OR | 34,979 | 3.2 mi |
| 97201 | Portland, OR | 15,484 | 2.8 mi |
| 97215 | Portland, OR | 16,375 | 3.1 mi |
| 97208 | Portland, OR | 0 | 3.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97202, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (38,762 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 97202 in?
ZIP code 97202 (Portland) is located in Multnomah County, Oregon. Multnomah County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/multnomah-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97202?
ZIP code 97202 in Portland, OR has a population of 38,762 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97202?
The median household income in ZIP 97202 is $104,971, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97202?
The median home value in ZIP 97202 is $700,800, which is 152% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97202?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97202 is White at 80.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97202?
ZIP code 97202 has 1,509 business establishments employing approximately 16,283 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97202?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97202 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (223), Accommodation and food services (208), Retail trade (181). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97202?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97202 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 236%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97202?
In ZIP code 97202, 72.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 97202?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97202 is 25.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97202?
In ZIP code 97202, approximately 50.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97202?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97202 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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