PlainZIP

Portland, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97230

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

39,752
1,106/sq mi
$75,572
Median income
$450,700
Median home value
28.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Portland pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
1,106
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97230 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97230 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 35.9 square miles in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. The area is home to 39,752 residents, producing a population density of 1,106 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 97230 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97230 sits at $75,572 (3% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $37,224. The poverty rate stands at 15.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $450,700 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $1,620 per month, and 61.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97230 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Multnomah County, so you can benchmark 97230 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 97230

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97230.

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 97230, 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

39,752

Population

35.9

Area (sq mi)

1,106

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97230?

38.7

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

20.9%

Foreign-Born

White 52.4%
African American 11.0%
Asian 11.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%

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?

$75,572

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$37,224

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97230 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,572 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.7%

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

What does housing look like?

17,321

Total Housing Units

16,344

Occupied Units

977

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.0%
Renter 39.0%

$450,700

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,620

Median Rent

1974

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

+1.1%

YoY Change (2024)

281

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+181%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97230 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 218
2021 +12.8% 246
2022 +12.4% 277
2023 +0.3% 278
2024 +1.1% 281

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 1,242 business establishments in ZIP 97230, employing approximately 25,930 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,653,221,000.

1,242

Businesses

25,930

Employees

$1.7B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 212 17.1%
Wholesale trade 151 12.2%
Construction 129 10.4%
Retail trade 115 9.3%
Transportation and warehousing 111 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 97 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 91 7.3%
Manufacturing 77 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 67 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 65 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 52 4.2%
Finance and insurance 23 1.9%
Educational services 19 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.3%
Information 8 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.2%

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 97230 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 97230 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 97230 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 97230 ranks #5 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
98683 Vancouver, WA 30,832 3.1 mi
97233 Portland, OR 39,367 3.1 mi
97220 Portland, OR 28,495 2.6 mi
97236 Portland, OR 36,852 5.1 mi
97024 Fairview, OR 10,242 3.3 mi
98684 Vancouver, WA 26,968 5.0 mi
97216 Portland, OR 15,594 3.9 mi
97218 Portland, OR 14,561 4.7 mi
97213 Portland, OR 29,219 4.7 mi
97030 Gresham, OR 36,693 5.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Multnomah County

97206 standard
Portland, OR
Pop: 47,596
97080 standard
Gresham, OR
Pop: 40,888
97233 standard
Portland, OR
Pop: 39,367
97202 standard
Portland, OR
Pop: 38,762
97219 standard
Portland, OR
Pop: 38,709
97236 standard
Portland, OR
Pop: 36,852

Related Areas

Multnomah County Portland, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97230 in? ▼
ZIP code 97230 (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 97230? ▼
ZIP code 97230 in Portland, OR has a population of 39,752 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97230? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97230 is $75,572, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97230? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97230 is $450,700, which is 62% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97230? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97230 is White at 52.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97230? ▼
ZIP code 97230 has 1,242 business establishments employing approximately 25,930 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97230? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97230 are: Health care and social assistance (212), Wholesale trade (151), Construction (129). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97230? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97230 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. 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 97230? ▼
In ZIP code 97230, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.7% 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 97230? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97230 is 25.0 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 97230? ▼
In ZIP code 97230, approximately 61.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97230? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97230 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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