| ZIP Code | 97232 |
|---|---|
| City | Portland |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Multnomah County |
| Area Code | 503/971 |
| Elevation | 146 ft |
| Latitude | 45.528929 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.643927 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41051 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.69 |
| Below Poverty | 10.1% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 72.5% ▲ 87% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 20% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 59 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 725 (6.3%) |
| Some College | 613 (5.3%) |
| Associates | 1,766 (15.3%) |
| Bachelors | 705 (6.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,639 (66.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,278 ≈ Avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $801,300 ▲ 187% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 11.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,584/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,594 |
| Vacant Units | 832 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.69 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,594 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 832 |
| Owner Occupied | 25.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 74.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.69 |
ZIP code 97232 is located in Portland, Oregon, within Multnomah County. With a population of 15,152, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.8 years. Economically, 97232 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,278 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 97232 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $801,300 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,584 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 74.7% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 97232 is majority White (68.40%). Residents are highly educated — 72.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.1%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 97232 stands at 5.9%, which is above the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 43%.
Overall, ZIP code 97232 in Portland, OR is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 15,152 residents, a median household income of $71,278, and a median home value of $801,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.