Portland, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97215
Multnomah County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,375
- 2,783/sq mi High-density area
- $116,264
- Median income Above-median income area
- $684,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 68.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Portland pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,783
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97215 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 97215 (Portland, OR) rose +3.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 331.6 in 2023 to 341.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97215 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, home to 16,375 residents across 5.9 square miles, a density of 2,783 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97215 skews affluent, with a median household income of $116,264 (49% above the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $66,442. The poverty rate is 7.7%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $684,200 (58% above the average Oregon ZIP), while 65.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,669.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Multnomah County, so 97215 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 97215
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Portland, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97215.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
95 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
92 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
70 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
42 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 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 97215, 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
16,375
Population
5.9
Area (sq mi)
2,783
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97215?
42.2
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
8.2%
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?
$116,264
Median Household Income
+49% vs state ZIP avg
$66,442
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97215 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)
$116,264 Top 8% higher than 92% 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
7,851housing units
7,851
Total Housing Units
7,516
Occupied Units
335
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$684,200
Median Home Value
+58% vs state ZIP avg
$1,669
Median Rent
1943
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
+3.0%
YoY Change (2024)
342
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+242%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97215 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +242% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.5% | 278 |
| 2021 | +9.8% | 306 |
| 2022 | +10.9% | 339 |
| 2023 | -2.2% | 332 |
| 2024 | +3.0% | 342 |
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 508 business establishments in ZIP 97215, employing approximately 3,363 people with a combined annual payroll of $141,598,000.
508
Businesses
3,363
Employees
$141.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 95 | 18.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 92 | 18.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 70 | 13.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 42 | 8.3% |
| Retail trade | 39 | 7.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 33 | 6.5% |
| Construction | 28 | 5.5% |
| Educational services | 20 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 3.5% |
| Information | 15 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 2.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 1.8% |
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 97215 vs 97213 →
ZIP 97215 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97206
Portland (97206)
47,596 residents
- 97202
Portland (97202)
38,762 residents
- 97266
Portland (97266)
33,300 residents
- 97213
Portland (97213)
29,219 residents
- 97220
Portland (97220)
28,495 residents
- 97212
Portland (97212)
24,126 residents
- 97214
Portland (97214)
23,813 residents
- 97215 16,375
Portland (97215)
16,375 residents
- 97216 15,594
Portland (97216)
15,594 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97215 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97215 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
- 97202
Portland (97202)
$104,971 median income
- 97206
Portland (97206)
$98,548 median income
- 97213
Portland (97213)
$97,068 median income
- 97218
Portland (97218)
$88,924 median income
- 97214
Portland (97214)
$87,131 median income
- 97266
Portland (97266)
$72,577 median income
- 97232
Portland (97232)
$70,895 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97215 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97213 | Portland, OR | 29,219 | 1.6 mi |
| 97206 | Portland, OR | 47,596 | 2.3 mi |
| 97216 | Portland, OR | 15,594 | 2.0 mi |
| 97214 | Portland, OR | 23,813 | 2.1 mi |
| 97232 | Portland, OR | 11,472 | 2.4 mi |
| 97218 | Portland, OR | 14,561 | 4.3 mi |
| 97266 | Portland, OR | 33,300 | 3.0 mi |
| 97212 | Portland, OR | 24,126 | 3.0 mi |
| 97220 | Portland, OR | 28,495 | 3.1 mi |
| 97202 | Portland, OR | 38,762 | 3.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97215, 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 (16,375 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 97215 in?
ZIP code 97215 (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 97215?
ZIP code 97215 in Portland, OR has a population of 16,375 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97215?
The median household income in ZIP 97215 is $116,264, which is 52% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97215?
The median home value in ZIP 97215 is $684,200, which is 146% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97215?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97215 is White at 79.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97215?
ZIP code 97215 has 508 business establishments employing approximately 3,363 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97215?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97215 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (95), Health care and social assistance (92), Accommodation and food services (70). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97215?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97215 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 242%. 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 97215?
In ZIP code 97215, 78.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.1% 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 97215?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97215 is 23.4 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 97215?
In ZIP code 97215, approximately 65.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97215?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97215 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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