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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
$57,288
Median income
$637,100
Median home value
57.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.5 square miles in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. The area is home to 7,688 residents, producing a population density of 3,041 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 97205 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97205 sits at $57,288 (26% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $65,600. The poverty rate stands at 19.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $637,100 (47% above the state average) with median rent at $1,386 per month, and 15.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97205 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 57.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Multnomah County, so you can benchmark 97205 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 97205

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97205.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 97205?

40.5

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

9.6%

Foreign-Born

White 70.0%
African American 7.2%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%

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

$65,600

Per Capita Income

19.9%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

19.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97205 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$57,288 25th percentile higher than 25% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,011

Total Housing Units

6,369

Occupied Units

642

Vacant Units

1.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 15.1%
Renter 84.9%

$637,100

Median Home Value

+47% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97205 ranks #8 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 97205 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Multnomah County

97206 standard
Portland, OR
Pop: 47,596
97080 standard
Gresham, OR
Pop: 40,888
97230 standard
Portland, OR
Pop: 39,752
97233 standard
Portland, OR
Pop: 39,367
97202 standard
Portland, OR
Pop: 38,762
97219 standard
Portland, OR
Pop: 38,709

Related Areas

Multnomah County Portland, OR Oregon

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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Official Data Resources for Portland, OR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.