Portland, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97239
Multnomah County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,150
- 1,538/sq mi High-density area
- $110,134
- Median income Above-median income area
- $772,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 75.3%
- 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 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,538
- people per sq mi
- 45%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97239 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 97239 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, home to 14,150 residents across 9.2 square miles, a density of 1,538 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97239 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,134 (41% above the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $75,560. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $772,700 (79% above the average Oregon ZIP), with only 44.5% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,789.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 75.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Multnomah County, so 97239 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 97239
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Portland, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97239.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
197 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
97 establishments
- Finance and insurance 63
Finance and insurance
63 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 63
Other services (except public administration)
63 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 56
Real estate and rental and leasing
56 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 97239, 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
14,150
Population
9.2
Area (sq mi)
1,538
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97239?
39.3
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
8.8%
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?
$110,134
Median Household Income
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$75,560
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97239 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)
$110,134 Top 10% higher than 90% 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
9,886housing units
9,886
Total Housing Units
9,190
Occupied Units
696
Vacant Units
1.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$772,700
Median Home Value
+79% vs state ZIP avg
$1,789
Median Rent
1985
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
+0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
255
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+155%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97239 have increased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 220 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 241 |
| 2022 | +10.3% | 266 |
| 2023 | -4.3% | 254 |
| 2024 | +0.2% | 255 |
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 710 business establishments in ZIP 97239, employing approximately 22,867 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,187,292,000.
710
Businesses
22,867
Employees
$2.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 197 | 27.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 97 | 13.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 63 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 63 | 8.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 56 | 7.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 50 | 7.0% |
| Retail trade | 33 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 28 | 3.9% |
| Construction | 26 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.8% |
| Information | 12 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 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 97239 vs 97201 →
ZIP 97239 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97202
Portland (97202)
38,762 residents
- 97219
Portland (97219)
38,709 residents
- 97214
Portland (97214)
23,813 residents
- 97201 15,484
Portland (97201)
15,484 residents
- 97209 14,950
Portland (97209)
14,950 residents
- 97239 14,150
Portland (97239)
14,150 residents
- 97221 11,630
Portland (97221)
11,630 residents
- 97205 7,688
Portland (97205)
7,688 residents
- 97227 3,847
Portland (97227)
3,847 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97239 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97239 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97221
Portland (97221)
$145,671 median income
- 97219
Portland (97219)
$121,306 median income
- 97239
Portland (97239)
$110,134 median income
- 97202
Portland (97202)
$104,971 median income
- 97227
Portland (97227)
$93,293 median income
- 97214
Portland (97214)
$87,131 median income
- 97209
Portland (97209)
$80,301 median income
- 97201
Portland (97201)
$63,250 median income
- 97205 $57,288
Portland (97205)
$57,288 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97239 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97201 | Portland, OR | 15,484 | 1.3 mi |
| 97205 | Portland, OR | 7,688 | 2.2 mi |
| 97219 | Portland, OR | 38,709 | 2.4 mi |
| 97204 | Portland, OR | 1,036 | 2.2 mi |
| 97221 | Portland, OR | 11,630 | 1.9 mi |
| 97209 | Portland, OR | 14,950 | 3.0 mi |
| 97208 | Portland, OR | 0 | 2.8 mi |
| 97202 | Portland, OR | 38,762 | 2.3 mi |
| 97227 | Portland, OR | 3,847 | 3.9 mi |
| 97214 | Portland, OR | 23,813 | 2.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97239, 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 (14,150 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 97239 in?
ZIP code 97239 (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 97239?
ZIP code 97239 in Portland, OR has a population of 14,150 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97239?
The median household income in ZIP 97239 is $110,134, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97239?
The median home value in ZIP 97239 is $772,700, which is 178% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97239?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97239 is White at 77.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97239?
ZIP code 97239 has 710 business establishments employing approximately 22,867 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97239?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97239 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (197), Health care and social assistance (97), Finance and insurance (63). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97239?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97239 increased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 97239?
In ZIP code 97239, 79.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 75.3% 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 97239?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97239 is 21.3 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 97239?
In ZIP code 97239, approximately 44.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97239?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97239 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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