Portland, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97205
Multnomah County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,688
- 3,041/sq mi High-density area
- $57,288
- Median income Below-median income area
- $637,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Portland pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,041
- people per sq mi
- 15%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97205 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 97205 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, home to 7,688 residents across 2.5 square miles, a density of 3,041 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97205 reports a modest median household income of $57,288 (26% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $65,600. The poverty rate is 19.9%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $637,100 (47% above the average Oregon ZIP), with only 15.1% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,386.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Multnomah County, so 97205 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 97205
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Portland, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97205.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
268 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
135 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
119 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 97
Other services (except public administration)
97 establishments
- Retail trade 79
Retail trade
79 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 97205, 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
7,688
Population
2.5
Area (sq mi)
3,041
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97205?
40.5
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
9.6%
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?
$57,288
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$65,600
Per Capita Income
19.9%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97205 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Portland, OR household income vs. every Oregon ZIP code
Median household income among 378 reporting Oregon ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$57,288 19th percentile higher than 19% of 378 Oregon 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
7,011housing units
7,011
Total Housing Units
6,369
Occupied Units
642
Vacant Units
1.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$637,100
Median Home Value
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$1,386
Median Rent
1963
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
+11.6%
YoY Change (2024)
306
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+206%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97205 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +206% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +3.1% | 210 |
| 2020 | -3.4% | 203 |
| 2021 | -0.8% | 201 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 224 |
| 2024 | – | 306 |
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 994 business establishments in ZIP 97205, employing approximately 18,676 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,671,771,000.
994
Businesses
18,676
Employees
$1.7B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 268 | 27.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 135 | 13.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 119 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 97 | 9.8% |
| Retail trade | 79 | 8.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 77 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 60 | 6.0% |
| Information | 42 | 4.2% |
| Construction | 23 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 2.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 12 | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 0.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 0.3% |
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 97205 vs 97201 →
ZIP 97205 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97219
Portland (97219)
38,709 residents
- 97214
Portland (97214)
23,813 residents
- 97201
Portland (97201)
15,484 residents
- 97209 14,950
Portland (97209)
14,950 residents
- 97239 14,150
Portland (97239)
14,150 residents
- 97221 11,630
Portland (97221)
11,630 residents
- 97210 10,887
Portland (97210)
10,887 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 97205 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97205 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97221
Portland (97221)
$145,671 median income
- 97219
Portland (97219)
$121,306 median income
- 97239
Portland (97239)
$110,134 median income
- 97210
Portland (97210)
$93,621 median income
- 97227
Portland (97227)
$93,293 median income
- 97214
Portland (97214)
$87,131 median income
- 97209
Portland (97209)
$80,301 median income
- 97201
Portland (97201)
$63,250 median income
- 97205 $57,288
Portland (97205)
$57,288 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97205 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97201 | Portland, OR | 15,484 | 1.0 mi |
| 97204 | Portland, OR | 1,036 | 1.4 mi |
| 97209 | Portland, OR | 14,950 | 1.2 mi |
| 97208 | Portland, OR | 0 | 1.3 mi |
| 97239 | Portland, OR | 14,150 | 2.2 mi |
| 97221 | Portland, OR | 11,630 | 1.9 mi |
| 97227 | Portland, OR | 3,847 | 2.1 mi |
| 97210 | Portland, OR | 10,887 | 2.4 mi |
| 97214 | Portland, OR | 23,813 | 2.9 mi |
| 97219 | Portland, OR | 38,709 | 4.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97205, 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 (7,688 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 97205 in?
ZIP code 97205 (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 97205?
ZIP code 97205 in Portland, OR has a population of 7,688 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97205?
The median household income in ZIP 97205 is $57,288, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97205?
The median home value in ZIP 97205 is $637,100, which is 129% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97205?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97205 is White at 70.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97205?
ZIP code 97205 has 994 business establishments employing approximately 18,676 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97205?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97205 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (268), Health care and social assistance (135), Accommodation and food services (119). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97205?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97205 increased by 11.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 206%. 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 97205?
In ZIP code 97205, 69.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.5% 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 97205?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97205 is 19.9 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 97205?
In ZIP code 97205, approximately 15.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 84.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97205?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97205 is 19.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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