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
$116,264
Median income
$684,200
Median home value
68.1%
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 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.

ZIP code 97215 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.9 square miles in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. The area is home to 16,375 residents, producing a population density of 2,783 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 97215 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97215 sits at $116,264 (49% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $66,442. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $684,200 (58% above the state average) with median rent at $1,669 per month, and 65.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97215 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 68.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Multnomah County, so you can benchmark 97215 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 97215

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97215.

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 97215, 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

16,375

Population

5.9

Area (sq mi)

2,783

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97215?

42.2

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 79.0%
African American 1.8%
Asian 7.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

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

$66,442

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97215 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$116,264 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 78.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 68.1%

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

What does housing look like?

7,851

Total Housing Units

7,516

Occupied Units

335

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.6%
Renter 34.4%

$684,200

Median Home Value

+58% vs state

$1,669

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

+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

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ZIP 97215 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 97215 ranks #8 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 97215 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 97215 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
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

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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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