ZIP Code 97220 -- Portland, OR

Multnomah | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Home prices are 6.4x the local median income — well above the recommended 3-5x ratio, suggesting a very expensive housing market.

Quick Overview

Population
27,202
Unknown
Median Income
$70,137
Home Value
$450,200
Median Rent
$1,471
Median Age
41.10
Diversity Index
68.30
High
Cost of Living
145.5
significantly above average
Unemployment
7.9%

About ZIP Code 97220

ZIP code 97220 in Portland, Oregon is a unknown area with a population of 27,202. The median household income is $70,137, which is This is 6% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $450,200, representing a price-to-income ratio of 6.4x . The cost of living is significantly above average with an index of 145.5 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 41.10 years. Approximately 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Multnomah, OR.

Population & Age

Total Population
27,202
Median Age
41.10
Male Population
14,001
51.5%
Female Population
13,201
48.5%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
68.30 High
White
59.4%
Black or African American
9.3%
Hispanic or Latino
14.3%
Asian
11.8%
Native American
2.6%
Pacific Islander
0.4%
Two or More Races
12.4%
Other Race
4.1%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$70,137
Mean Household Income
$93,879
Per Capita Income
$41,625
Below Poverty Line
12.9%

This is 6% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$450,200
Median Rent
$1,471
Total Housing Units
12,530
Occupied Units
11,796
Vacant Units
734
5.9% vacancy
Median Year Built
1960
Owner Occupied
59.0%
Renter Occupied
41.0%
Price-to-Income Ratio 6.4x

Housing is expensive relative to income

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 59.0% Renter 41.0%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 86.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree 8.5%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
16,165
Employment Rate
92.2%
Unemployment Rate
7.9%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
58.6%
Carpool
8.4%
Public Transit
7.5%
Work from Home
19.4%

Cost of Living Index

145.5
significantly above average

The cost of living in ZIP code 97220 is 45.5% 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 97220

ZIP code 97220 (Portland, OR) has a total population of 27,202 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 41.10 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 97220 is $70,137 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 6% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 97220 is primarily located in Portland, Oregon (OR). It falls within Multnomah County.

The median home value in ZIP code 97220 is $450,200, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,471.

The median age in ZIP code 97220 is 41.10 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 97220 has a cost of living index of 145.50 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly above average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 97220, 34.10% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 8.47% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 97220 is 7.85%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 19.41% 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.