PlainZIP

Portland, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97233

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

39,367
3,362/sq mi
$60,198
Median income
$414,600
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Portland pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
3,362
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97233 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97233 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, with 39,367 residents across 11.7 square miles, a density of 3,362 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 97233 reports a modest median household income of $60,198 (23% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $29,113. Poverty here runs at 20.0%, with unemployment measured at 6.5%. Median home value sits at $414,600 (4% below the state average), median rent at $1,400 a month, and owner-occupancy at 47.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Multnomah County, letting you compare 97233 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 97233

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Portland, OR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97233.

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 97233, 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

39,367

Population

11.7

Area (sq mi)

3,362

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97233?

38.0

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

26.0%

Foreign-Born

White 56.6%
African American 7.2%
Asian 9.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%

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?

$60,198

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$29,113

Per Capita Income

20.0%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

27.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97233 ranks nationally

Portland, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,198 29th percentile higher than 29% 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 48.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

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

What does housing look like?

14,767

Total Housing Units

13,744

Occupied Units

1,023

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.0%
Renter 53.0%

$414,600

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,400

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

+0.4%

YoY Change (2024)

286

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+186%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97233 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +186% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 229
2021 +13.8% 260
2022 +9.5% 285
2023 -0.1% 285
2024 +0.4% 286

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 672 business establishments in ZIP 97233, employing approximately 5,544 people with a combined annual payroll of $260,151,000.

672

Businesses

5,544

Employees

$260.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 199 29.6%
Construction 90 13.4%
Accommodation and food services 70 10.4%
Retail trade 60 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 59 8.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 44 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 39 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 26 3.9%
Finance and insurance 22 3.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 3.3%
Manufacturing 14 2.1%
Wholesale trade 9 1.3%
Educational services 6 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 0.7%
Utilities 4 0.6%

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 97233 vs 97236 →

ZIP 97233 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 97233 ranks #2 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 97233 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 97233 ranks #null 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
97236 Portland, OR 36,852 2.1 mi
97230 Portland, OR 39,752 3.1 mi
97216 Portland, OR 15,594 2.9 mi
97030 Gresham, OR 36,693 3.3 mi
97266 Portland, OR 33,300 3.6 mi
97024 Fairview, OR 10,242 3.6 mi
97220 Portland, OR 28,495 3.8 mi
97086 Happy Valley, OR 26,010 5.0 mi
98683 Vancouver, WA 30,832 6.2 mi
97215 Portland, OR 16,375 4.8 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
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 97233 in? ▼
ZIP code 97233 (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 97233? ▼
ZIP code 97233 in Portland, OR has a population of 39,367 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97233? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97233 is $60,198, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97233? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97233 is $414,600, which is 49% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97233? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97233 is White at 56.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97233? ▼
ZIP code 97233 has 672 business establishments employing approximately 5,544 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97233? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97233 are: Health care and social assistance (199), Construction (90), Accommodation and food services (70). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97233? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97233 increased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 186%. 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 97233? ▼
In ZIP code 97233, 48.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 97233? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97233 is 27.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97233? ▼
In ZIP code 97233, approximately 47.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97233? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97233 is 20.0% 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.