Portland, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97225
Washington County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,176
- 1,417/sq mi High-density area
- $114,598
- Median income Above-median income area
- $751,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 61.9%
- 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, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,417
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97225 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 97225 (Portland, OR) rose +1.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 283.1 in 2023 to 287.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97225 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Portland, Washington County, Oregon, with 24,176 residents across 17.1 square miles, a density of 1,417 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97225 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,598 (47% above the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $77,774. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.6% and unemployment is 3.5%. Median home value is $751,700 (74% above the average Oregon ZIP) and median rent is $1,793; 54.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, 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 97225 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 97225
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Portland, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97225.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
238 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
150 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
124 establishments
- Finance and insurance 71
Finance and insurance
71 establishments
- Retail trade 68
Retail trade
68 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 97225, 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
24,176
Population
17.1
Area (sq mi)
1,417
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97225?
39.7
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
9.1%
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?
$114,598
Median Household Income
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$77,774
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97225 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Portland, OR household income vs. every Oregon ZIP code
Median household income among 378 reporting Oregon ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$114,598 Top 8% higher than 92% of 378 Oregon 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
12,199housing units
12,199
Total Housing Units
11,744
Occupied Units
455
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$751,700
Median Home Value
+74% vs state ZIP avg
$1,793
Median Rent
1972
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
+1.5%
YoY Change (2024)
287
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+187%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97225 have increased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.4% | 225 |
| 2021 | +10.4% | 249 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 279 |
| 2023 | +1.4% | 283 |
| 2024 | +1.5% | 287 |
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 1,003 business establishments in ZIP 97225, employing approximately 20,257 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,507,417,000.
1,003
Businesses
20,257
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 238 | 23.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 150 | 15.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 124 | 12.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 71 | 7.1% |
| Retail trade | 68 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 62 | 6.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 61 | 6.1% |
| Construction | 60 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 56 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 23 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 1.9% |
| Information | 16 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 0.9% |
| Manufacturing | 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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 97225 vs 97005 →
ZIP 97225 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97006
Beaverton (97006)
63,036 residents
- 97229
Portland (97229)
58,217 residents
- 97223
Portland (97223)
46,699 residents
- 97008
Beaverton (97008)
28,969 residents
- 97005 24,906
Beaverton (97005)
24,906 residents
- 97225 24,176
Portland (97225)
24,176 residents
- 97201 15,484
Portland (97201)
15,484 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 97225 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97225 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97229
Portland (97229)
$161,570 median income
- 97221
Portland (97221)
$145,671 median income
- 97225
Portland (97225)
$114,598 median income
- 97239
Portland (97239)
$110,134 median income
- 97223
Portland (97223)
$106,757 median income
- 97006
Beaverton (97006)
$104,790 median income
- 97008
Beaverton (97008)
$96,116 median income
- 97210
Portland (97210)
$93,621 median income
- 97005
Beaverton (97005)
$78,239 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97225 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97005 | Beaverton, OR | 24,906 | 1.8 mi |
| 97221 | Portland, OR | 11,630 | 2.1 mi |
| 97223 | Portland, OR | 46,699 | 4.3 mi |
| 97008 | Beaverton, OR | 28,969 | 3.3 mi |
| 97210 | Portland, OR | 10,887 | 3.6 mi |
| 97205 | Portland, OR | 7,688 | 3.5 mi |
| 97201 | Portland, OR | 15,484 | 3.9 mi |
| 97229 | Portland, OR | 58,217 | 3.9 mi |
| 97239 | Portland, OR | 14,150 | 4.0 mi |
| 97006 | Beaverton, OR | 63,036 | 4.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97225, 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 (24,176 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 97225 in?
ZIP code 97225 (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 97225?
ZIP code 97225 in Portland, OR has a population of 24,176 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97225?
The median household income in ZIP 97225 is $114,598, which is 50% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97225?
The median home value in ZIP 97225 is $751,700, which is 170% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97225?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97225 is White at 73.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97225?
ZIP code 97225 has 1,003 business establishments employing approximately 20,257 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97225?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97225 are: Health care and social assistance (238), Professional, scientific, and technical services (150), Real estate and rental and leasing (124). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97225?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97225 increased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. 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 97225?
In ZIP code 97225, 71.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.9% 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 97225?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97225 is 22.0 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 97225?
In ZIP code 97225, approximately 54.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97225?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97225 is 6.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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