Portland, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97213

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

29,219
2,789/sq mi
$97,068
Median income
$632,100
Median home value
62.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
2,789
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97213 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97213 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.5 square miles in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. The area is home to 29,219 residents, producing a population density of 2,789 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 97213 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97213 sits at $97,068 (25% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $63,351. The poverty rate stands at 10.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $632,100 (46% above the state average) with median rent at $1,614 per month, and 62.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97213 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 62.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Multnomah County, so you can benchmark 97213 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 97213

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97213.

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 97213, 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

29,219

Population

10.5

Area (sq mi)

2,789

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 97213?

42.8

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

8.9%

Foreign-Born

White 78.6%
African American 2.1%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

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?

$97,068

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$63,351

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97213 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,068 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.5%

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

What does housing look like?

15,229

Total Housing Units

14,549

Occupied Units

680

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.5%
Renter 37.5%

$632,100

Median Home Value

+46% vs state

$1,614

Median Rent

1943

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

+0.3%

YoY Change (2024)

328

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+228%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97213 have increased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +228% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 276
2021 +9.7% 303
2022 +9.8% 333
2023 -1.8% 327
2024 +0.3% 328

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 910 business establishments in ZIP 97213, employing approximately 15,755 people with a combined annual payroll of $977,959,000.

910

Businesses

15,755

Employees

$978.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 218 24.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 127 14.0%
Accommodation and food services 111 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 90 9.9%
Retail trade 81 8.9%
Construction 66 7.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 42 4.6%
Finance and insurance 30 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 30 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 29 3.2%
Wholesale trade 28 3.1%
Information 16 1.8%
Educational services 16 1.8%
Manufacturing 15 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 7 0.8%

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 97213 vs 97215 →

ZIP 97213 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 97213 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 97213 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 97213 ranks #5 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
97215 Portland, OR 16,375 1.6 mi
97218 Portland, OR 14,561 2.7 mi
97212 Portland, OR 24,126 2.2 mi
97220 Portland, OR 28,495 2.1 mi
97232 Portland, OR 11,472 2.2 mi
97206 Portland, OR 47,596 3.9 mi
97216 Portland, OR 15,594 2.6 mi
97214 Portland, OR 23,813 2.7 mi
97211 Portland, OR 31,254 3.4 mi
97227 Portland, OR 3,847 3.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Multnomah County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97213 in?
ZIP code 97213 (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 97213?
ZIP code 97213 in Portland, OR has a population of 29,219 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97213?
The median household income in ZIP 97213 is $97,068, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97213?
The median home value in ZIP 97213 is $632,100, which is 127% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97213?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97213 is White at 78.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97213?
ZIP code 97213 has 910 business establishments employing approximately 15,755 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97213?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97213 are: Health care and social assistance (218), Professional, scientific, and technical services (127), Accommodation and food services (111). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97213?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97213 increased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 228%. 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 97213?
In ZIP code 97213, 73.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.5% 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 97213?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97213 is 21.3 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 97213?
In ZIP code 97213, approximately 62.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97213?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97213 is 10.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Official Data Resources for Portland, OR

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