Portland, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97209
Multnomah County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,950
- 5,520/sq mi High-density area
- $80,301
- Median income Near-median income area
- $587,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 64.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Portland pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5,520
- people per sq mi
- 20%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97209 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 97209 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, home to 14,950 residents across 2.7 square miles, a density of 5,520 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97209 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,301 (3% above the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $77,427. The poverty rate is 17.5%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $587,300 (36% above the average Oregon ZIP), with only 19.8% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,690.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Multnomah County, so 97209 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 97209
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Portland, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97209.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
246 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
212 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
193 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
166 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
142 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 97209, 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
14,950
Population
2.7
Area (sq mi)
5,520
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97209?
36.7
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
12.8%
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?
$80,301
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$77,427
Per Capita Income
17.5%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
20.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97209 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)
$80,301 Top 41% higher than 59% of 378 Oregon ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Oregon ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
16,733housing units
16,733
Total Housing Units
14,765
Occupied Units
1,968
Vacant Units
1.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$587,300
Median Home Value
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$1,690
Median Rent
2004
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,469 business establishments in ZIP 97209, employing approximately 27,725 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,352,831,000.
1,469
Businesses
27,725
Employees
$2.4B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 246 | 16.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 212 | 14.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 193 | 13.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 166 | 11.3% |
| Retail trade | 142 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 142 | 9.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 57 | 3.9% |
| Information | 51 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 44 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 41 | 2.8% |
| Construction | 36 | 2.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 36 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 30 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13 | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.3% |
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 97209 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97212
Portland (97212)
24,126 residents
- 97214
Portland (97214)
23,813 residents
- 97201
Portland (97201)
15,484 residents
- 97209
Portland (97209)
14,950 residents
- 97239
Portland (97239)
14,150 residents
- 97232
Portland (97232)
11,472 residents
- 97210
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 97209 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97209 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
- 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
- 97232
Portland (97232)
$70,895 median income
- 97201
Portland (97201)
$63,250 median income
- 97205
Portland (97205)
$57,288 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97209 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97208 | Portland, OR | 0 | 0.3 mi |
| 97227 | Portland, OR | 3,847 | 1.0 mi |
| 97204 | Portland, OR | 1,036 | 1.0 mi |
| 97201 | Portland, OR | 15,484 | 1.6 mi |
| 97205 | Portland, OR | 7,688 | 1.2 mi |
| 97232 | Portland, OR | 11,472 | 2.0 mi |
| 97239 | Portland, OR | 14,150 | 3.0 mi |
| 97212 | Portland, OR | 24,126 | 2.2 mi |
| 97214 | Portland, OR | 23,813 | 2.3 mi |
| 97210 | Portland, OR | 10,887 | 2.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97209, 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 (14,950 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 97209 in?
ZIP code 97209 (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 97209?
ZIP code 97209 in Portland, OR has a population of 14,950 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97209?
The median household income in ZIP 97209 is $80,301, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97209?
The median home value in ZIP 97209 is $587,300, which is 111% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97209?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97209 is White at 72.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97209?
ZIP code 97209 has 1,469 business establishments employing approximately 27,725 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97209?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97209 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (246), Accommodation and food services (212), Real estate and rental and leasing (193). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97209?
In ZIP code 97209, 74.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.7% 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 97209?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97209 is 20.7 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 97209?
In ZIP code 97209, approximately 19.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 80.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97209?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97209 is 17.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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