Portland, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97212
Multnomah County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,126
- 3,413/sq mi High-density area
- $131,932
- Median income Above-median income area
- $876,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 68.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Portland pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,413
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97212 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 97212 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, with 24,126 residents across 7.1 square miles, a density of 3,413 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97212 skews affluent, with a median household income of $131,932 (69% above the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $76,323. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $876,800 (103% above the average Oregon ZIP), while 62.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,763.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Multnomah County, so 97212 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 97212
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Portland, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97212.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
175 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
133 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 62
Other services (except public administration)
62 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 60
Real estate and rental and leasing
60 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 52
Accommodation and food services
52 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 97212, 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
24,126
Population
7.1
Area (sq mi)
3,413
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97212?
41.8
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
8.3%
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?
$131,932
Median Household Income
+69% vs state ZIP avg
$76,323
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97212 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)
$131,932 Top 4% higher than 96% 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
12,425housing units
12,425
Total Housing Units
11,856
Occupied Units
569
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$876,800
Median Home Value
+103% vs state ZIP avg
$1,763
Median Rent
1938
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
-0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
325
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+225%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97212 have decreased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +225% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.2% | 269 |
| 2021 | +8.2% | 291 |
| 2022 | +9.4% | 318 |
| 2023 | +2.3% | 326 |
| 2024 | -0.2% | 325 |
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 735 business establishments in ZIP 97212, employing approximately 5,932 people with a combined annual payroll of $370,522,000.
735
Businesses
5,932
Employees
$370.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 175 | 23.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 133 | 18.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 62 | 8.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 60 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 52 | 7.1% |
| Retail trade | 48 | 6.5% |
| Construction | 36 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 4.1% |
| Information | 26 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 25 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 19 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 2.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 1.5% |
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 97212 vs 97232 →
ZIP 97212 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
- 97211
Portland (97211)
31,254 residents
- 97213
Portland (97213)
29,219 residents
- 97212
Portland (97212)
24,126 residents
- 97214
Portland (97214)
23,813 residents
- 97215
Portland (97215)
16,375 residents
- 97209 14,950
Portland (97209)
14,950 residents
- 97232 11,472
Portland (97232)
11,472 residents
- 97227 3,847
Portland (97227)
3,847 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97212 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97212 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
- 97215
Portland (97215)
$116,264 median income
- 97211
Portland (97211)
$112,586 median income
- 97202
Portland (97202)
$104,971 median income
- 97213
Portland (97213)
$97,068 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97212 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97232 | Portland, OR | 11,472 | 1.0 mi |
| 97214 | Portland, OR | 23,813 | 2.1 mi |
| 97227 | Portland, OR | 3,847 | 1.7 mi |
| 97211 | Portland, OR | 31,254 | 2.6 mi |
| 97213 | Portland, OR | 29,219 | 2.2 mi |
| 97208 | Portland, OR | 0 | 2.0 mi |
| 97209 | Portland, OR | 14,950 | 2.2 mi |
| 97204 | Portland, OR | 1,036 | 2.3 mi |
| 97202 | Portland, OR | 38,762 | 4.2 mi |
| 97215 | Portland, OR | 16,375 | 3.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97212, 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 (24,126 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 97212 in?
ZIP code 97212 (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 97212?
ZIP code 97212 in Portland, OR has a population of 24,126 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97212?
The median household income in ZIP 97212 is $131,932, which is 73% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97212?
The median home value in ZIP 97212 is $876,800, which is 215% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97212?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97212 is White at 74.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97212?
ZIP code 97212 has 735 business establishments employing approximately 5,932 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97212?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97212 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (175), Health care and social assistance (133), Other services (except public administration) (62). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97212?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97212 decreased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 225%. 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 97212?
In ZIP code 97212, 80.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.2% 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 97212?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97212 is 21.9 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 97212?
In ZIP code 97212, approximately 62.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97212?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97212 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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