PlainZIP

Portland, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97211

Multnomah County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

31,254
1,662/sq mi
$112,586
Median income
$634,000
Median home value
56.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Portland pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
1,662
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97211 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97211 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, with 31,254 residents across 18.8 square miles, a density of 1,662 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 97211 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,586 (45% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $62,331. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.2%. The typical home here is valued at $634,000 (47% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,863 monthly, and 62.4% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 97211 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Multnomah County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 97211

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Portland, OR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97211.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97211, 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

31,254

Population

18.8

Area (sq mi)

1,662

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97211?

38.7

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

6.9%

Foreign-Born

White 68.0%
African American 10.4%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

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?

$112,586

Median Household Income

+45% vs state

$62,331

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97211 ranks nationally

Portland, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$112,586 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.9%

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

What does housing look like?

15,265

Total Housing Units

14,466

Occupied Units

799

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.4%
Renter 37.6%

$634,000

Median Home Value

+47% vs state

$1,863

Median Rent

1946

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

+1.5%

YoY Change (2024)

384

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+284%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97211 have increased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +284% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 322
2021 +9.3% 352
2022 +8.5% 382
2023 -0.9% 378
2024 +1.5% 384

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 1,103 business establishments in ZIP 97211, employing approximately 13,495 people with a combined annual payroll of $801,324,000.

1,103

Businesses

13,495

Employees

$801.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 152 13.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 144 13.1%
Health care and social assistance 118 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 111 10.1%
Retail trade 108 9.8%
Construction 79 7.2%
Manufacturing 70 6.3%
Wholesale trade 66 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 62 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 51 4.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 33 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 30 2.7%
Information 27 2.5%
Educational services 26 2.4%
Finance and insurance 15 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.6%

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 97211 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 97211 ranks #3 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 97211 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 97211 ranks #2 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
97218 Portland, OR 14,561 1.6 mi
97212 Portland, OR 24,126 2.6 mi
97232 Portland, OR 11,472 3.6 mi
98661 Vancouver, WA 41,740 4.0 mi
97214 Portland, OR 23,813 4.7 mi
97213 Portland, OR 29,219 3.4 mi
97227 Portland, OR 3,847 3.3 mi
97217 Portland, OR 31,438 3.6 mi
98664 Vancouver, WA 21,771 3.8 mi
97208 Portland, OR 0 4.2 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 97211 in? ▼
ZIP code 97211 (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 97211? ▼
ZIP code 97211 in Portland, OR has a population of 31,254 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97211? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97211 is $112,586, which is 48% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97211? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97211 is $634,000, which is 128% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97211? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97211 is White at 68.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97211? ▼
ZIP code 97211 has 1,103 business establishments employing approximately 13,495 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97211? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97211 are: Accommodation and food services (152), Professional, scientific, and technical services (144), Health care and social assistance (118). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97211? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97211 increased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 284%. 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 97211? ▼
In ZIP code 97211, 69.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.9% 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 97211? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97211 is 23.3 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 97211? ▼
In ZIP code 97211, approximately 62.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97211? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97211 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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