PlainZIP

Portland, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97217

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

31,438
939/sq mi
$100,361
Median income
$578,700
Median home value
59.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Portland pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
939
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97217 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97217 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 33.5 square miles in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. The area is home to 31,438 residents, producing a population density of 939 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 97217 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97217 sits at $100,361 (29% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $59,617. The poverty rate stands at 10.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $578,700 (34% above the state average) with median rent at $1,829 per month, and 56.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97217 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 59.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Multnomah County, so you can benchmark 97217 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 97217

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97217.

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 97217, 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

31,438

Population

33.5

Area (sq mi)

939

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97217?

37.5

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

8.5%

Foreign-Born

White 72.0%
African American 5.4%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%

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?

$100,361

Median Household Income

+29% vs state

$59,617

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97217 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$100,361 Top 19% higher than 81% 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 71.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.1%

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

What does housing look like?

17,623

Total Housing Units

16,788

Occupied Units

835

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.5%
Renter 43.5%

$578,700

Median Home Value

+34% vs state

$1,829

Median Rent

1951

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

-0.3%

YoY Change (2024)

382

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+282%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97217 have decreased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +282% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 327
2021 +9.7% 358
2022 +8.5% 389
2023 -1.6% 383
2024 -0.3% 382

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 1,238 business establishments in ZIP 97217, employing approximately 27,494 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,701,295,000.

1,238

Businesses

27,494

Employees

$1.7B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 165 13.3%
Accommodation and food services 159 12.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 139 11.2%
Health care and social assistance 109 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 96 7.8%
Wholesale trade 92 7.4%
Manufacturing 84 6.8%
Construction 79 6.4%
Transportation and warehousing 73 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 69 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 56 4.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 36 2.9%
Finance and insurance 26 2.1%
Information 23 1.9%
Educational services 18 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 13 1.1%

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 97217 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 97217 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 97217 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 97217 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
97203 Portland, OR 31,042 2.4 mi
97210 Portland, OR 10,887 3.9 mi
97227 Portland, OR 3,847 4.0 mi
97205 Portland, OR 7,688 5.6 mi
97211 Portland, OR 31,254 3.6 mi
97209 Portland, OR 14,950 4.9 mi
98663 Vancouver, WA 14,115 4.2 mi
97208 Portland, OR 0 5.1 mi
97201 Portland, OR 15,484 6.4 mi
97204 Portland, OR 1,036 5.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Multnomah County

97206 standard
Portland, OR
Pop: 47,596
97080 standard
Gresham, OR
Pop: 40,888
97230 standard
Portland, OR
Pop: 39,752
97233 standard
Portland, OR
Pop: 39,367
97202 standard
Portland, OR
Pop: 38,762
97219 standard
Portland, OR
Pop: 38,709

Related Areas

Multnomah County Portland, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97217 in? ▼
ZIP code 97217 (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 97217? ▼
ZIP code 97217 in Portland, OR has a population of 31,438 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97217? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97217 is $100,361, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97217? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97217 is $578,700, which is 108% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97217? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97217 is White at 72.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97217? ▼
ZIP code 97217 has 1,238 business establishments employing approximately 27,494 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97217? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97217 are: Retail trade (165), Accommodation and food services (159), Professional, scientific, and technical services (139). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97217? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97217 decreased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 282%. 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 97217? ▼
In ZIP code 97217, 71.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.1% 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 97217? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97217 is 23.5 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 97217? ▼
In ZIP code 97217, approximately 56.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97217? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97217 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Portland, OR

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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