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Portland, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97218

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

14,561
805/sq mi
$88,924
Median income
$496,600
Median home value
51.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
805
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97218 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97218 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, home to 14,561 residents across 18.1 square miles, a density of 805 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 97218 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,924 (14% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $43,936. The poverty rate stands at 14.8% and the unemployment rate at 9.3%. On housing, the median home value is $496,600 (15% above the state average) with median rent at $1,465 per month, and 57.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 97218 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Multnomah County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 97218

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Portland, OR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97218.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97218, 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

14,561

Population

18.1

Area (sq mi)

805

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97218?

37.0

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

13.8%

Foreign-Born

White 55.4%
African American 11.1%
Asian 6.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%

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?

$88,924

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$43,936

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

9.3%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97218 ranks nationally

Portland, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,924 Top 28% higher than 72% 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

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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 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.0%

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

What does housing look like?

6,538

Total Housing Units

6,337

Occupied Units

201

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.9%
Renter 42.1%

$496,600

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$1,465

Median Rent

1959

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

+2.0%

YoY Change (2024)

358

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+258%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97218 have increased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +258% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 295
2021 +9.1% 322
2022 +14.4% 368
2023 -4.6% 351
2024 +2.0% 358

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 558 business establishments in ZIP 97218, employing approximately 13,604 people with a combined annual payroll of $728,588,000.

558

Businesses

13,604

Employees

$728.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 60 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 56 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 52 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 52 9.3%
Construction 50 9.0%
Retail trade 50 9.0%
Wholesale trade 44 7.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 44 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 40 7.2%
Manufacturing 39 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 4.8%
Information 11 2.0%
Educational services 10 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.8%
Finance and insurance 8 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.5%

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 97218 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 97218 ranks #0 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 97218 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 97218 ranks #6 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
97211 Portland, OR 31,254 1.6 mi
97213 Portland, OR 29,219 2.7 mi
97215 Portland, OR 16,375 4.3 mi
98664 Vancouver, WA 21,771 3.2 mi
97220 Portland, OR 28,495 2.7 mi
97212 Portland, OR 24,126 3.1 mi
98661 Vancouver, WA 41,740 4.5 mi
97232 Portland, OR 11,472 3.9 mi
97206 Portland, OR 47,596 6.6 mi
97214 Portland, OR 23,813 4.8 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 97218 in? ▼
ZIP code 97218 (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 97218? ▼
ZIP code 97218 in Portland, OR has a population of 14,561 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97218? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97218 is $88,924, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97218? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97218 is $496,600, which is 79% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97218? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97218 is White at 55.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97218? ▼
ZIP code 97218 has 558 business establishments employing approximately 13,604 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97218? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97218 are: Transportation and warehousing (60), Accommodation and food services (56), Health care and social assistance (52). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97218? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97218 increased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 258%. 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 97218? ▼
In ZIP code 97218, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.0% 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 97218? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97218 is 24.2 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 97218? ▼
In ZIP code 97218, approximately 57.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97218? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97218 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.