Portland, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97223
Washington County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 46,699
- 1,555/sq mi High-density area
- $106,757
- Median income Above-median income area
- $600,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Portland pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,555
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97223 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 97223 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Portland, Washington County, Oregon, with 46,699 residents across 30.0 square miles, a density of 1,555 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97223 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,757 (37% above the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,830. The poverty rate is 6.9%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $600,300 (39% above the average Oregon ZIP), while 60.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,785.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 97223 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 97223
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Portland, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97223.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
327 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
298 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
293 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
191 establishments
- Construction
Construction
181 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 97223, 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
46,699
Population
30.0
Area (sq mi)
1,555
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97223?
40.1
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
13.7%
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?
$106,757
Median Household Income
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$55,830
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97223 ranks nationally
Portland, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$106,757 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
21,807housing units
21,807
Total Housing Units
21,247
Occupied Units
560
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$600,300
Median Home Value
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$1,785
Median Rent
1985
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
+0.6%
YoY Change (2024)
300
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+200%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97223 have increased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +200% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 225 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 253 |
| 2022 | +17.3% | 297 |
| 2023 | +0.5% | 299 |
| 2024 | +0.6% | 300 |
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 2,219 business establishments in ZIP 97223, employing approximately 30,030 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,929,474,000.
2,219
Businesses
30,030
Employees
$1.9B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 327 | 14.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 298 | 13.4% |
| Retail trade | 293 | 13.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 191 | 8.6% |
| Construction | 181 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 174 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 156 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 133 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 117 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 103 | 4.6% |
| Information | 54 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 50 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 41 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 37 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 36 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 1.2% |
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 97223 vs 97008 →
ZIP 97223 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97007
Beaverton (97007)
66,954 residents
- 97223
Portland (97223)
46,699 residents
- 97219
Portland (97219)
38,709 residents
- 97224
Portland (97224)
31,122 residents
- 97008
Beaverton (97008)
28,969 residents
- 97062
Tualatin (97062)
27,434 residents
- 97005 24,906
Beaverton (97005)
24,906 residents
- 97225 24,176
Portland (97225)
24,176 residents
- 97035 23,912
Lake Oswego (97035)
23,912 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97223 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97223 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
- 97007
Beaverton (97007)
$123,533 median income
- 97219
Portland (97219)
$121,306 median income
- 97225
Portland (97225)
$114,598 median income
- 97223
Portland (97223)
$106,757 median income
- 97062
Tualatin (97062)
$105,407 median income
- 97224
Portland (97224)
$98,125 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97223 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97008 | Beaverton, OR | 28,969 | 1.8 mi |
| 97224 | Portland, OR | 31,122 | 2.5 mi |
| 97225 | Portland, OR | 24,176 | 4.3 mi |
| 97005 | Beaverton, OR | 24,906 | 3.7 mi |
| 97035 | Lake Oswego, OR | 23,912 | 3.2 mi |
| 97062 | Tualatin, OR | 27,434 | 5.0 mi |
| 97219 | Portland, OR | 38,709 | 4.0 mi |
| 97221 | Portland, OR | 11,630 | 4.7 mi |
| 97007 | Beaverton, OR | 66,954 | 5.0 mi |
| 97034 | Lake Oswego, OR | 18,905 | 5.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97223, 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 (46,699 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 97223 in?
ZIP code 97223 (Portland) is located in Washington County, Oregon. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97223?
ZIP code 97223 in Portland, OR has a population of 46,699 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97223?
The median household income in ZIP 97223 is $106,757, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97223?
The median home value in ZIP 97223 is $600,300, which is 116% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97223?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97223 is White at 70.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97223?
ZIP code 97223 has 2,219 business establishments employing approximately 30,030 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97223?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97223 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (327), Health care and social assistance (298), Retail trade (293). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97223?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97223 increased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 200%. 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 97223?
In ZIP code 97223, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.6% 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 97223?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97223 is 23.2 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 97223?
In ZIP code 97223, approximately 60.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97223?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97223 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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