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
$131,932
Median income
$876,800
Median home value
68.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.1 square miles in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. The area is home to 24,126 residents, producing a population density of 3,413 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 97212 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97212 sits at $131,932 (69% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $76,323. The poverty rate stands at 9.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $876,800 (103% above the state average) with median rent at $1,763 per month, and 62.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97212 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 68.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Multnomah County, so you can benchmark 97212 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 97212

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97212.

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 97212, 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

24,126

Population

7.1

Area (sq mi)

3,413

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97212?

41.8

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

8.3%

Foreign-Born

White 74.7%
African American 7.9%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%

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

$76,323

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97212 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$131,932 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 80.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 68.2%

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

What does housing look like?

12,425

Total Housing Units

11,856

Occupied Units

569

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.6%
Renter 37.4%

$876,800

Median Home Value

+103% vs state

$1,763

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 97212 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 97212 ranks #4 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 97212 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 97212 ranks the highest 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
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

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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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