Portland, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97204
Multnomah County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,036
- 1,610/sq mi High-density area
- 15.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Portland has 1,036 residents, placing it in the 30th percentile of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 1,610 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 97204 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 97204 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, home to just 1,036 residents across 0.6 square miles, a density of 1,610 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 97204, but per-capita income is $27,351. Economic pressure is pronounced: 44.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 19.0%. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Multnomah County, so 97204 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 97204
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Portland, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97204.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
413 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 116
Accommodation and food services
116 establishments
- Finance and insurance 108
Finance and insurance
108 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 86
Other services (except public administration)
86 establishments
- Retail trade 73
Retail trade
73 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 97204, 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
1,036
Population
0.6
Area (sq mi)
1,610
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97204?
42.2
Median Age
76.2%
Male
23.8%
Female
7.8%
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?
$27,351
Per Capita Income
44.9%
Poverty Rate
19.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
402housing units
402
Total Housing Units
392
Occupied Units
10
Vacant Units
1.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$807
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,075 business establishments in ZIP 97204, employing approximately 29,411 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,236,331,000.
1,075
Businesses
29,411
Employees
$3.2B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 413 | 38.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 116 | 10.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 108 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 86 | 8.0% |
| Retail trade | 73 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 65 | 6.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 48 | 4.5% |
| Information | 43 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 36 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 0.8% |
| Construction | 8 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 7 | 0.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 97204 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97202
Portland (97202)
38,762 residents
- 97212
Portland (97212)
24,126 residents
- 97214
Portland (97214)
23,813 residents
- 97201 15,484
Portland (97201)
15,484 residents
- 97209 14,950
Portland (97209)
14,950 residents
- 97239 14,150
Portland (97239)
14,150 residents
- 97232 11,472
Portland (97232)
11,472 residents
- 97205 7,688
Portland (97205)
7,688 residents
- 97227 3,847
Portland (97227)
3,847 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97204 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97208 | Portland, OR | 0 | 0.8 mi |
| 97209 | Portland, OR | 14,950 | 1.0 mi |
| 97201 | Portland, OR | 15,484 | 1.1 mi |
| 97205 | Portland, OR | 7,688 | 1.4 mi |
| 97227 | Portland, OR | 3,847 | 1.8 mi |
| 97214 | Portland, OR | 23,813 | 1.5 mi |
| 97232 | Portland, OR | 11,472 | 1.6 mi |
| 97239 | Portland, OR | 14,150 | 2.2 mi |
| 97212 | Portland, OR | 24,126 | 2.3 mi |
| 97202 | Portland, OR | 38,762 | 2.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97204, 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 (1,036 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 97204 in?
ZIP code 97204 (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 97204?
ZIP code 97204 in Portland, OR has a population of 1,036 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97204?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97204 is White at 60.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97204?
ZIP code 97204 has 1,075 business establishments employing approximately 29,411 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97204?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97204 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (413), Accommodation and food services (116), Finance and insurance (108). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97204?
In ZIP code 97204, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97204?
In ZIP code 97204, approximately 4.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 95.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97204?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97204 is 44.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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