PlainZIP

Portland, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97222

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

34,979
1,595/sq mi
$83,119
Median income
$490,900
Median home value
39.5%
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 34%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
1,595
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97222 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97222 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 21.9 square miles in Portland, Clackamas County, Oregon. The area is home to 34,979 residents, producing a population density of 1,595 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 97222 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97222 sits at $83,119 (7% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $48,282. The poverty rate stands at 9.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $490,900 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $1,641 per month, and 56.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97222 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clackamas County, so you can benchmark 97222 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 97222

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97222.

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 97222, 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

34,979

Population

21.9

Area (sq mi)

1,595

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97222?

41.0

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

7.0%

Foreign-Born

White 78.2%
African American 2.0%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%

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?

$83,119

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$48,282

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97222 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,119 Top 34% higher than 66% 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 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.5%

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

What does housing look like?

17,054

Total Housing Units

15,924

Occupied Units

1,130

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.3%
Renter 43.7%

$490,900

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$1,641

Median Rent

1971

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

+4.0%

YoY Change (2024)

316

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+216%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97222 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +216% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 239
2021 +13.5% 271
2022 +13.1% 307
2023 -1.1% 303
2024 +4.0% 316

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 1,027 business establishments in ZIP 97222, employing approximately 16,853 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,102,084,000.

1,027

Businesses

16,853

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 173 16.9%
Construction 118 11.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 109 10.6%
Retail trade 103 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 91 8.9%
Wholesale trade 76 7.4%
Accommodation and food services 68 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 61 5.9%
Manufacturing 56 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 53 5.2%
Finance and insurance 34 3.3%
Information 29 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 24 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 11 1.1%
Educational services 8 0.8%

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 97222 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 97222 ranks #4 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 97222 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 97222 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
97267 Portland, OR 30,839 2.3 mi
97206 Portland, OR 47,596 2.9 mi
97202 Portland, OR 38,762 3.2 mi
97027 Gladstone, OR 12,131 3.9 mi
97215 Portland, OR 16,375 5.1 mi
97086 Happy Valley, OR 26,010 4.3 mi
97219 Portland, OR 38,709 4.1 mi
97034 Lake Oswego, OR 18,905 3.9 mi
97214 Portland, OR 23,813 5.2 mi
97266 Portland, OR 33,300 4.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clackamas County

97045 standard
Oregon City, OR
Pop: 51,359
97267 standard
Portland, OR
Pop: 30,839
97068 standard
West Linn, OR
Pop: 28,305
97086 standard
Happy Valley, OR
Pop: 26,010
97035 standard
Lake Oswego, OR
Pop: 23,912
97013 standard
Canby, OR
Pop: 22,688

Related Areas

Clackamas County Portland, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97222 in? ▼
ZIP code 97222 (Portland) is located in Clackamas County, Oregon. Clackamas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clackamas-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97222? ▼
ZIP code 97222 in Portland, OR has a population of 34,979 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97222? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97222 is $83,119, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97222? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97222 is $490,900, which is 76% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97222? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97222 is White at 78.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97222? ▼
ZIP code 97222 has 1,027 business establishments employing approximately 16,853 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97222? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97222 are: Health care and social assistance (173), Construction (118), Professional, scientific, and technical services (109). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97222? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97222 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 216%. 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 97222? ▼
In ZIP code 97222, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.5% 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 97222? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97222 is 25.2 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 97222? ▼
In ZIP code 97222, approximately 56.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97222? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97222 is 9.2% 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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