Portland, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97219
Multnomah County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 38,709
- 1,270/sq mi High-density area
- $121,306
- Median income Above-median income area
- $677,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 66.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Portland pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,270
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97219 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 97219 (Portland, OR) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 289.3 in 2023 to 296.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97219 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, with 38,709 residents across 30.5 square miles, a density of 1,270 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97219 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,306 (56% above the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $72,806. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.7% and unemployment is 3.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $677,900 (57% above the average Oregon ZIP), while 72.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,707.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 66.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Multnomah County, so 97219 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 97219
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Portland, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97219.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
193 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
171 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
104 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
86 establishments
- Construction
Construction
80 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 97219, 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
38,709
Population
30.5
Area (sq mi)
1,270
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97219?
41.8
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
7.7%
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?
$121,306
Median Household Income
+56% vs state ZIP avg
$72,806
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97219 ranks nationally
Portland, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$121,306 Top 9% higher than 91% of 30,318 US 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
18,806housing units
18,806
Total Housing Units
18,069
Occupied Units
737
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$677,900
Median Home Value
+57% vs state ZIP avg
$1,707
Median Rent
1973
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
+2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
297
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+197%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97219 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +197% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 234 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 259 |
| 2022 | +13.7% | 294 |
| 2023 | -1.6% | 289 |
| 2024 | +2.5% | 297 |
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 1,032 business establishments in ZIP 97219, employing approximately 10,302 people with a combined annual payroll of $488,707,000.
1,032
Businesses
10,302
Employees
$488.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 193 | 18.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 171 | 16.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 104 | 10.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 86 | 8.3% |
| Construction | 80 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 79 | 7.7% |
| Retail trade | 72 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 44 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 4.2% |
| Information | 33 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 33 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 24 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 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 97219 vs 97239 →
ZIP 97219 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97223
Portland (97223)
46,699 residents
- 97202
Portland (97202)
38,762 residents
- 97219
Portland (97219)
38,709 residents
- 97035
Lake Oswego (97035)
23,912 residents
- 97034
Lake Oswego (97034)
18,905 residents
- 97201 15,484
Portland (97201)
15,484 residents
- 97209 14,950
Portland (97209)
14,950 residents
- 97239 14,150
Portland (97239)
14,150 residents
- 97221 11,630
Portland (97221)
11,630 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97219 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97219 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97034
Lake Oswego (97034)
$149,236 median income
- 97221
Portland (97221)
$145,671 median income
- 97035
Lake Oswego (97035)
$130,603 median income
- 97219
Portland (97219)
$121,306 median income
- 97239
Portland (97239)
$110,134 median income
- 97223
Portland (97223)
$106,757 median income
- 97202
Portland (97202)
$104,971 median income
- 97209
Portland (97209)
$80,301 median income
- 97201
Portland (97201)
$63,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97219 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97239 | Portland, OR | 14,150 | 2.4 mi |
| 97034 | Lake Oswego, OR | 18,905 | 3.2 mi |
| 97201 | Portland, OR | 15,484 | 3.7 mi |
| 97035 | Lake Oswego, OR | 23,912 | 3.1 mi |
| 97205 | Portland, OR | 7,688 | 4.5 mi |
| 97221 | Portland, OR | 11,630 | 3.3 mi |
| 97202 | Portland, OR | 38,762 | 3.4 mi |
| 97204 | Portland, OR | 1,036 | 4.6 mi |
| 97209 | Portland, OR | 14,950 | 5.4 mi |
| 97223 | Portland, OR | 46,699 | 4.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97219, 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 (38,709 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 97219 in?
ZIP code 97219 (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 97219?
ZIP code 97219 in Portland, OR has a population of 38,709 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97219?
The median household income in ZIP 97219 is $121,306, which is 59% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97219?
The median home value in ZIP 97219 is $677,900, which is 144% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97219?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97219 is White at 75.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97219?
ZIP code 97219 has 1,032 business establishments employing approximately 10,302 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97219?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97219 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (193), Health care and social assistance (171), Other services (except public administration) (104). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97219?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97219 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 197%. 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 97219?
In ZIP code 97219, 73.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.5% 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 97219?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97219 is 21.9 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 97219?
In ZIP code 97219, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97219?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97219 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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