ZIP Code 97201 -- Portland, OR

Multnomah | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Home prices are 10.6x the local median income — well above the recommended 3-5x ratio, suggesting a very expensive housing market.
  • With 68.70% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, this is one of the most highly educated ZIP codes in the country (national average: 33.7%).
  • 26.98% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
  • 72.83% of residents rent their homes, suggesting a transient or urban area with a strong rental market.

Quick Overview

Population
16,887
Unknown
Median Income
$63,250
Home Value
$673,600
Median Rent
$1,516
Median Age
33.60
Diversity Index
57.00
High
Cost of Living
194.9
very high
Unemployment
7.1%

About ZIP Code 97201

ZIP code 97201 in Portland, Oregon is a unknown area with a population of 16,887. The median household income is $63,250, which is This is 16% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $673,600, representing a price-to-income ratio of 10.6x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 194.9 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 33.60 years. Approximately 68.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Multnomah, OR.

Population & Age

Total Population
16,887
Median Age
33.60
Male Population
8,414
49.8%
Female Population
8,473
50.2%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
57.00 High
White
69.4%
Black or African American
4.5%
Hispanic or Latino
9.7%
Asian
11.5%
Native American
1.2%
Pacific Islander
0.7%
Two or More Races
10.0%
Other Race
2.8%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$63,250
Mean Household Income
$107,717
Per Capita Income
$62,965
Below Poverty Line
19.1%

This is 16% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$673,600
Median Rent
$1,516
Total Housing Units
11,069
Occupied Units
9,758
Vacant Units
1,311
11.8% vacancy
Median Year Built
1987
Owner Occupied
27.2%
Renter Occupied
72.8%
Price-to-Income Ratio 10.6x

Housing is expensive relative to income

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 27.2% Renter 72.8%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 95.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 68.7%
Graduate or Professional Degree 32.3%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
10,824
Employment Rate
92.9%
Unemployment Rate
7.1%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
32.5%
Carpool
3.4%
Public Transit
18.2%
Work from Home
27.0%

Cost of Living Index

194.9
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 97201 is 94.9% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Portland

ZIP Code Population Median Income Home Value
97229 76,106 $161,570 $782,100
97206 49,890 $98,548 $498,300
97202 43,533 $104,971 $700,800
97219 42,430 $121,306 $677,900
97236 37,558 $75,090 $436,100
97233 36,236 $60,198 $414,600

Other ZIP Codes in Multnomah

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
97206 Portland 49,890 $98,548
97080 Gresham 48,411 $96,305
97230 Rockwood corners 43,553 $75,572
97202 Portland 43,533 $104,971
97219 Portland 42,430 $121,306
97030 Gresham 37,708 $69,239

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 97201

ZIP code 97201 (Portland, OR) has a total population of 16,887 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 33.60 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 97201 is $63,250 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 16% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 97201 is primarily located in Portland, Oregon (OR). It falls within Multnomah County.

The median home value in ZIP code 97201 is $673,600, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,516.

The median age in ZIP code 97201 is 33.60 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 97201 has a cost of living index of 194.88 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 97201, 68.70% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 32.27% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 97201 is 7.06%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 26.98% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.