Portland, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97216
Multnomah County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,594
- 2,374/sq mi High-density area
- $70,442
- Median income Near-median income area
- $450,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Portland pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,374
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97216 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 97216 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, home to 15,594 residents across 6.6 square miles, a density of 2,374 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97216 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,442 (10% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,820. The poverty rate is 17.3%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $450,800 (4% above the average Oregon ZIP) and median rent is $1,467; 50.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Multnomah County, so 97216 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 97216
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Portland, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97216.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
106 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
74 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
55 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 42
Other services (except public administration)
42 establishments
- Construction 40
Construction
40 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 97216, 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
15,594
Population
6.6
Area (sq mi)
2,374
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97216?
39.5
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
16.7%
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?
$70,442
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$38,820
Per Capita Income
17.3%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97216 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)
$70,442 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
7,100housing units
7,100
Total Housing Units
6,861
Occupied Units
239
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$450,800
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$1,467
Median Rent
1969
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
-0.7%
YoY Change (2024)
299
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+199%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97216 have decreased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.1% | 252 |
| 2021 | +13.1% | 285 |
| 2022 | +8.5% | 309 |
| 2023 | -2.5% | 301 |
| 2024 | -0.7% | 299 |
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 489 business establishments in ZIP 97216, employing approximately 8,232 people with a combined annual payroll of $525,558,000.
489
Businesses
8,232
Employees
$525.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 106 | 21.7% |
| Retail trade | 74 | 15.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 55 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 42 | 8.6% |
| Construction | 40 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 33 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 1.8% |
| Information | 9 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 1.2% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.6% |
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 97216 vs 97266 →
ZIP 97216 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
- 97230
Portland (97230)
39,752 residents
- 97233
Portland (97233)
39,367 residents
- 97236
Portland (97236)
36,852 residents
- 97266
Portland (97266)
33,300 residents
- 97213
Portland (97213)
29,219 residents
- 97220
Portland (97220)
28,495 residents
- 97086
Happy Valley (97086)
26,010 residents
- 97214
Portland (97214)
23,813 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97216 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97216 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97215
Portland (97215)
$116,264 median income
- 97086
Happy Valley (97086)
$102,359 median income
- 97206
Portland (97206)
$98,548 median income
- 97213
Portland (97213)
$97,068 median income
- 97214
Portland (97214)
$87,131 median income
- 97230
Portland (97230)
$75,572 median income
- 97236
Portland (97236)
$75,090 median income
- 97266
Portland (97266)
$72,577 median income
- 97216
Portland (97216)
$70,442 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97216 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97266 | Portland, OR | 33,300 | 2.2 mi |
| 97220 | Portland, OR | 28,495 | 2.5 mi |
| 97215 | Portland, OR | 16,375 | 2.0 mi |
| 97233 | Portland, OR | 39,367 | 2.9 mi |
| 97213 | Portland, OR | 29,219 | 2.6 mi |
| 97206 | Portland, OR | 47,596 | 2.9 mi |
| 97236 | Portland, OR | 36,852 | 3.1 mi |
| 97214 | Portland, OR | 23,813 | 4.1 mi |
| 97230 | Portland, OR | 39,752 | 3.9 mi |
| 97086 | Happy Valley, OR | 26,010 | 5.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97216, 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 (15,594 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 97216 in?
ZIP code 97216 (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 97216?
ZIP code 97216 in Portland, OR has a population of 15,594 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97216?
The median household income in ZIP 97216 is $70,442, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97216?
The median home value in ZIP 97216 is $450,800, which is 62% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97216?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97216 is White at 58.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97216?
ZIP code 97216 has 489 business establishments employing approximately 8,232 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97216?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97216 are: Health care and social assistance (106), Retail trade (74), Accommodation and food services (55). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97216?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97216 decreased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 199%. 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 97216?
In ZIP code 97216, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.4% 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 97216?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97216 is 25.9 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 97216?
In ZIP code 97216, approximately 50.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97216?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97216 is 17.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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