US ZIP Code
97239

Portland, OR

Multnomah County  ·  Oregon

● Active
👥 18,224 Population
💰 $108,795 Median HH Income
▲ 43% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019
🎂 38.8 Median Age ↓ 2% since 2019
🏠 $713,100 Median Home Value
▲ 156% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019
🎓 77.7% College Grads
▲ 101% above avg
📊 3.0% Unemployment
▼ 39% below avg ↓ 24% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code97239
CityPortland
StateOregon (OR)
CountyMultnomah County
Area Code503/971
Elevation907 ft
Latitude45.489938
Longitude-122.690453
TimezoneLos Angeles (DST)
FIPS41051
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 47.0% (8,565) Female 53.0% (9,659) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.7%Hispanic: 9.8%Black: 3.1%Asian: 5.6%Other: 6.2%Race
White74.7%
Hispanic9.8%
Black3.1%
Asian5.6%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
9%
18–24
6%
25–44
40%
45–64
21%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019
Avg Household Size1.90
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads77.7% ▲ 101% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
No HS Diploma61 (0.4%)
HS Graduate609 (4.5%)
Some College577 (4.2%)
Associates1,801 (13.2%)
Bachelors772 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree9,843 (72%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 4.5%Some College: 4.2%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 72%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad4.5%
Some College4.2%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate72.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 44.9%Renter: 55.1%Tenure
Owner44.9%
Renter55.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–150k
0%
$150k–200k
1%
$200k–300k
2%
$300k–500k
17%
Over $500k
79%

Financials

Median HH Income$108,795 ▲ 43% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019
Median Home Value$713,100 ▲ 156% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio6.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,749/mo ↑ 21% since 2019
Total Units9,963
Vacant Units547
Avg HH Size1.90

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–50k
9%
$50k–75k
13%
$75k–100k
11%
$100k–150k
21%
$150k–200k
12%
Over $200k
23%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
51%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
31%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%

Summary

Total Units9,963
Vacant547
Owner Occupied44.9%
Renter Occupied55.1%
Avg HH Size1.90
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 97239 is in Portland, OR, in Multnomah County.
ZIP code 97239 is located in Oregon (OR).
ZIP code 97239 is in Multnomah County, OR.
ZIP 97239 observes the Los Angeles timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 97239 is 18,224 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 97239 is $108,795 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 97239 is $713,100 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 97239

ZIP code 97239 is located in Portland, Oregon, within Multnomah County. With a population of 18,224, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.8 years. Economically, 97239 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $108,795 is above the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 97239 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $713,100 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,749 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (44.9%) and renters (55.1%). Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.

The population of 97239 is primarily White (74.71%). Residents are highly educated — 77.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.0%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 97239 stands at 3.0%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 27% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 44%.

Overall, ZIP code 97239 in Portland, OR is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a middle-aged community. With 18,224 residents, a median household income of $108,795, and a median home value of $713,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.