| ZIP Code | 97220 |
|---|---|
| City | Portland |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Multnomah County |
| Area Code | 503/971 |
| Elevation | 152 ft |
| Latitude | 45.550787 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.55956 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41051 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.33 |
| Below Poverty | 13.6% ▲ 36% above avg |
| College Grads | 45.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.7% ▲ 57% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 615 (3.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,492 (23%) |
| Some College | 2,533 (13%) |
| Associates | 2,940 (15.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,856 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,075 (36.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,976 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $427,700 ▲ 53% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,412/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,177 |
| Vacant Units | 616 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,177 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 616 |
| Owner Occupied | 58.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 41.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
ZIP code 97220 is located in Portland, Oregon, within Multnomah County. With a population of 27,810, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.7 years. Economically, 97220 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,976 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 97220 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $427,700 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,412 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (58.5%) and renters (41.5%). Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 97220 is majority White (59.04%). Residents are well-educated — 45.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.6%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 97220 stands at 7.7%, which is significantly above the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 59%.
Overall, ZIP code 97220 in Portland, OR is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 27,810 residents, a median household income of $68,976, and a median home value of $427,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.