PlainZIP

Portland, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97220

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

28,495
1,531/sq mi
$70,137
Median income
$450,200
Median home value
34.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
1,531
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97220 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97220 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.6 square miles in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. The area is home to 28,495 residents, producing a population density of 1,531 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 97220 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97220 sits at $70,137 (10% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $41,625. The poverty rate stands at 12.9% and the unemployment rate at 7.9%. On housing, the median home value is $450,200 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $1,471 per month, and 59.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97220 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Multnomah County, so you can benchmark 97220 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 97220

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97220.

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 97220, 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

28,495

Population

18.6

Area (sq mi)

1,531

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97220?

41.1

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

16.5%

Foreign-Born

White 59.4%
African American 9.3%
Asian 11.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%

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?

$70,137

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$41,625

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97220 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,137 47th percentile higher than 47% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 56.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.1%

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

What does housing look like?

12,530

Total Housing Units

11,796

Occupied Units

734

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.0%
Renter 41.0%

$450,200

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,471

Median Rent

1960

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

-0.2%

YoY Change (2024)

320

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+220%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97220 have decreased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +220% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 261
2021 +12.4% 293
2022 +9.8% 321
2023 -0.1% 321
2024 -0.2% 320

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 1,148 business establishments in ZIP 97220, employing approximately 20,812 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,155,594,000.

1,148

Businesses

20,812

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 161 14.0%
Retail trade 144 12.5%
Accommodation and food services 144 12.5%
Construction 129 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 112 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 85 7.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 72 6.3%
Transportation and warehousing 70 6.1%
Wholesale trade 55 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 53 4.6%
Manufacturing 43 3.8%
Finance and insurance 27 2.4%
Information 19 1.7%
Educational services 15 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 0.7%

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 97220 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 97220 ranks #6 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 97220 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 97220 ranks #null 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
97216 Portland, OR 15,594 2.5 mi
97213 Portland, OR 29,219 2.1 mi
97230 Portland, OR 39,752 2.6 mi
97266 Portland, OR 33,300 4.6 mi
97218 Portland, OR 14,561 2.7 mi
97215 Portland, OR 16,375 3.1 mi
98664 Vancouver, WA 21,771 4.9 mi
97212 Portland, OR 24,126 4.1 mi
97233 Portland, OR 39,367 3.8 mi
98683 Vancouver, WA 30,832 4.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Multnomah County

97206 standard
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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 97220 in? ▼
ZIP code 97220 (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 97220? ▼
ZIP code 97220 in Portland, OR has a population of 28,495 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97220? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97220 is $70,137, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97220? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97220 is $450,200, which is 62% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97220? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97220 is White at 59.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97220? ▼
ZIP code 97220 has 1,148 business establishments employing approximately 20,812 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97220? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97220 are: Health care and social assistance (161), Retail trade (144), Accommodation and food services (144). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97220? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97220 decreased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 220%. 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 97220? ▼
In ZIP code 97220, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.1% 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 97220? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97220 is 25.5 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 97220? ▼
In ZIP code 97220, approximately 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97220? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97220 is 12.9% 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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