Portland, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97236
Multnomah County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,852
- 1,842/sq mi High-density area
- $75,090
- Median income Near-median income area
- $436,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 21.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Portland pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,842
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97236 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 97236 (Portland, OR) rose +2.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 276.6 in 2023 to 283.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97236 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, with 36,852 residents across 20.0 square miles, a density of 1,842 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97236 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,090 (4% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,339. The poverty rate is 15.3%, with unemployment at 7.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $436,100 (1% above the average Oregon ZIP) and median rent is $1,635; 58.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Multnomah County, so 97236 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 97236
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Portland, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97236.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
115 establishments
- Construction
Construction
109 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
75 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
70 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 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 97236, 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
36,852
Population
20.0
Area (sq mi)
1,842
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97236?
37.7
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
22.6%
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?
$75,090
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$33,339
Per Capita Income
15.3%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97236 ranks nationally
Portland, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$75,090 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
13,673housing units
13,673
Total Housing Units
13,054
Occupied Units
619
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$436,100
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,635
Median Rent
1979
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
+2.7%
YoY Change (2024)
284
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+184%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97236 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 222 |
| 2021 | +13.5% | 252 |
| 2022 | +10.4% | 278 |
| 2023 | -0.6% | 277 |
| 2024 | +2.7% | 284 |
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 618 business establishments in ZIP 97236, employing approximately 4,437 people with a combined annual payroll of $167,170,000.
618
Businesses
4,437
Employees
$167.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 115 | 18.6% |
| Construction | 109 | 17.6% |
| Retail trade | 75 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 70 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 51 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 6.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 37 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 1.6% |
| Information | 8 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.7% |
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 97236 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97206
Portland (97206)
47,596 residents
- 97230
Portland (97230)
39,752 residents
- 97233
Portland (97233)
39,367 residents
- 97236
Portland (97236)
36,852 residents
- 97030
Gresham (97030)
36,693 residents
- 97266
Portland (97266)
33,300 residents
- 98683
Vancouver (98683)
30,832 residents
- 97220
Portland (97220)
28,495 residents
- 97086
Happy Valley (97086)
26,010 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97236 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97236 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97086
Happy Valley (97086)
$102,359 median income
- 97206
Portland (97206)
$98,548 median income
- 98683
Vancouver (98683)
$87,659 median income
- 97015
Clackamas (97015)
$87,333 median income
- 97230
Portland (97230)
$75,572 median income
- 97236
Portland (97236)
$75,090 median income
- 97266
Portland (97266)
$72,577 median income
- 97216
Portland (97216)
$70,442 median income
- 97220
Portland (97220)
$70,137 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97236 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97233 | Portland, OR | 39,367 | 2.1 mi |
| 97266 | Portland, OR | 33,300 | 2.3 mi |
| 97086 | Happy Valley, OR | 26,010 | 2.9 mi |
| 97230 | Portland, OR | 39,752 | 5.1 mi |
| 97216 | Portland, OR | 15,594 | 3.1 mi |
| 97206 | Portland, OR | 47,596 | 4.3 mi |
| 97015 | Clackamas, OR | 19,521 | 5.0 mi |
| 97030 | Gresham, OR | 36,693 | 4.2 mi |
| 97220 | Portland, OR | 28,495 | 5.1 mi |
| 98683 | Vancouver, WA | 30,832 | 8.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97236, 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 (36,852 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 97236 in?
ZIP code 97236 (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 97236?
ZIP code 97236 in Portland, OR has a population of 36,852 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97236?
The median household income in ZIP 97236 is $75,090, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97236?
The median home value in ZIP 97236 is $436,100, which is 57% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97236?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97236 is White at 53.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97236?
ZIP code 97236 has 618 business establishments employing approximately 4,437 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97236?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97236 are: Health care and social assistance (115), Construction (109), Retail trade (75). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97236?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97236 increased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. 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 97236?
In ZIP code 97236, 48.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% 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 97236?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97236 is 29.0 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 97236?
In ZIP code 97236, approximately 58.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97236?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97236 is 15.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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