PlainZIP

Portland, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97227

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

3,847
1,108/sq mi
$93,293
Median income
$662,000
Median home value
63.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Portland pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
1,108
people per sq mi
26%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97227 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97227 covers 3.5 square miles in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,847 residents on file, a density of 1,108 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 97227 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,293 (20% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $73,208. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.1%. The typical home here is valued at $662,000 (53% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,629 monthly, and 26.1% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 97227 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Multnomah County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 97227

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Portland, OR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97227.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97227, 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

3,847

Population

3.5

Area (sq mi)

1,108

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97227?

36.3

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

9.0%

Foreign-Born

White 67.3%
African American 10.0%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

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?

$93,293

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$73,208

Per Capita Income

14.5%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97227 ranks nationally

Portland, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,293 Top 24% higher than 76% 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 76.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,673

Total Housing Units

3,288

Occupied Units

385

Vacant Units

1.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 26.1%
Renter 73.9%

$662,000

Median Home Value

+53% vs state

$1,629

Median Rent

2005

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

+7.2%

YoY Change (2024)

389

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+289%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97227 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +289% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -4.2% 334
2021 +9.7% 367
2022 +9.9% 403
2023 -10.0% 363
2024 +7.2% 389

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 499 business establishments in ZIP 97227, employing approximately 14,838 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,461,958,000.

499

Businesses

14,838

Employees

$1.5B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 91 18.2%
Health care and social assistance 78 15.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 66 13.2%
Retail trade 61 12.2%
Manufacturing 40 8.0%
Other services (except public administration) 40 8.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 4.8%
Wholesale trade 20 4.0%
Construction 19 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 3.0%
Information 12 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 2.4%
Finance and insurance 7 1.4%
Educational services 5 1.0%
Transportation and warehousing 4 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%

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 97227 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 97227 ranks #9 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 97227 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 97227 ranks #4 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
97208 Portland, OR 0 1.1 mi
97209 Portland, OR 14,950 1.0 mi
97204 Portland, OR 1,036 1.8 mi
97212 Portland, OR 24,126 1.7 mi
97201 Portland, OR 15,484 2.6 mi
97205 Portland, OR 7,688 2.1 mi
97232 Portland, OR 11,472 2.0 mi
97210 Portland, OR 10,887 2.5 mi
97214 Portland, OR 23,813 2.7 mi
97239 Portland, OR 14,150 3.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Multnomah County

97206 standard
Portland, OR
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 97227 in? ▼
ZIP code 97227 (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 97227? ▼
ZIP code 97227 in Portland, OR has a population of 3,847 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97227? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97227 is $93,293, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97227? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97227 is $662,000, which is 138% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97227? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97227 is White at 67.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97227? ▼
ZIP code 97227 has 499 business establishments employing approximately 14,838 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97227? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97227 are: Accommodation and food services (91), Health care and social assistance (78), Professional, scientific, and technical services (66). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97227? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97227 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 289%. 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 97227? ▼
In ZIP code 97227, 76.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.5% 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 97227? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97227 is 22.1 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 97227? ▼
In ZIP code 97227, approximately 26.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 73.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97227? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97227 is 14.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.