Portland, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97224
Washington County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,122
- 1,356/sq mi High-density area
- $98,125
- Median income Above-median income area
- $599,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 49.9%
- 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 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,356
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97224 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 97224 (Portland, OR) rose +1.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 274.6 in 2023 to 277.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97224 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Portland, Washington County, Oregon, with 31,122 residents across 23.0 square miles, a density of 1,356 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97224 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,125 (26% above the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,044. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.5% and unemployment is 3.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $599,600 (39% above the average Oregon ZIP), while 70.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,742.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 97224 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 97224
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Portland, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97224.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
153 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
151 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
124 establishments
- Construction
Construction
112 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
88 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 97224, 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
31,122
Population
23.0
Area (sq mi)
1,356
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97224?
45.9
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
12.9%
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?
$98,125
Median Household Income
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$57,044
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97224 ranks nationally
Portland, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$98,125 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
16,373housing units
16,373
Total Housing Units
15,858
Occupied Units
515
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$599,600
Median Home Value
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$1,742
Median Rent
1988
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
+1.0%
YoY Change (2024)
277
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+177%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97224 have increased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 207 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 233 |
| 2022 | +16.1% | 270 |
| 2023 | +1.5% | 275 |
| 2024 | +1.0% | 277 |
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 1,195 business establishments in ZIP 97224, employing approximately 17,414 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,266,043,000.
1,195
Businesses
17,414
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 153 | 12.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 151 | 12.6% |
| Retail trade | 124 | 10.4% |
| Construction | 112 | 9.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 88 | 7.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 87 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 86 | 7.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 82 | 6.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 81 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 70 | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 54 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 25 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 24 | 2.0% |
| Information | 22 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.5% |
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 97224 vs 97223 →
ZIP 97224 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
- 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
- 97140 23,474
Sherwood (97140)
23,474 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97224 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97224 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
- 97035
Lake Oswego (97035)
$130,603 median income
- 97007
Beaverton (97007)
$123,533 median income
- 97140
Sherwood (97140)
$123,228 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
- 97070
Wilsonville (97070)
$97,429 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97224 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97223 | Portland, OR | 46,699 | 2.5 mi |
| 97008 | Beaverton, OR | 28,969 | 3.8 mi |
| 97062 | Tualatin, OR | 27,434 | 3.0 mi |
| 97035 | Lake Oswego, OR | 23,912 | 3.4 mi |
| 97005 | Beaverton, OR | 24,906 | 5.9 mi |
| 97034 | Lake Oswego, OR | 18,905 | 5.4 mi |
| 97140 | Sherwood, OR | 23,474 | 4.8 mi |
| 97070 | Wilsonville, OR | 20,957 | 6.9 mi |
| 97225 | Portland, OR | 24,176 | 6.8 mi |
| 97007 | Beaverton, OR | 66,954 | 5.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97224, 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 (31,122 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 97224 in?
ZIP code 97224 (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 97224?
ZIP code 97224 in Portland, OR has a population of 31,122 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97224?
The median household income in ZIP 97224 is $98,125, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97224?
The median home value in ZIP 97224 is $599,600, which is 116% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97224?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97224 is White at 75.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97224?
ZIP code 97224 has 1,195 business establishments employing approximately 17,414 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97224?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97224 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (153), Health care and social assistance (151), Retail trade (124). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97224?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97224 increased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 177%. 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 97224?
In ZIP code 97224, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.9% 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 97224?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97224 is 22.3 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 97224?
In ZIP code 97224, approximately 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97224?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97224 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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