97201 ZIP Code, Portland, OR
97201 is a ZIP code in Portland, Oregon in Multnomah County. It covers 1.9 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 97258, 97204 and 97205. 16,887 people live here in 9,758 households. At about 8,827 people per square mile it is built up to city-neighborhood density, and most households rent (27% own). Median household income is $63,250, below the Oregon median of $83,011; 34% of residents moved in during the past year.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Portland, OR
- County: Multnomah County
- Land area: 1.9 sq mi
- Population: 16,887
- Median household income: $63,250
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 16,887 |
| Households | 9,758 |
| Median household income | $63,250 |
| Income per person | $62,965 |
| Median age | 33.6 |
| Homeowners | 27.2% |
| Median home value | $673,600 |
| Median rent | $1,516 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 68.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 6.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 34.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.1% |
| Broadband internet | 93.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 18.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.1% |
| $10–15K | 8.3% |
| $15–25K | 8.3% |
| $25–35K | 5.1% |
| $35–50K | 8.6% |
| $50–75K | 15.8% |
| $75–100K | 9.7% |
| $100–150K | 13.0% |
| $150–200K | 8.6% |
| $200K+ | 13.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 2.9% |
| 10–19 | 11.2% |
| 20–24 | 16.0% |
| 25–34 | 22.0% |
| 35–44 | 12.0% |
| 45–54 | 11.1% |
| 55–64 | 8.5% |
| 65–74 | 6.3% |
| 75+ | 10.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 14.4% |
| Owned outright | 9.8% |
| Rented | 64.0% |
| Vacant | 11.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 13.1% |
| Townhome | 2.9% |
| 2–4 units | 4.1% |
| 5–19 units | 6.2% |
| 20+ units | 73.3% |
| Mobile / other | 0.4% |
Businesses in 97201
796 business establishments with 18,928 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 217
- Accommodation and Food Services: 108
- Finance and Insurance: 84
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 79
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 66
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 65
- Retail Trade: 36
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 32
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 97258 — Portland city, OR (0.7 mi)
- 97204 — Portland city, OR (1 mi)
- 97205 — Portland city, OR (1 mi)
- 97239 — Portland city, OR (1.3 mi)
- 97208 — Portland city, OR (1.5 mi)
- 97209 — Portland city, OR (1.6 mi)
- 97214 — Portland city, OR (2.2 mi)
- 97221 — Portland city, OR (2.2 mi)
Areas that include 97201
- Portland, OR ZIP codes — 35 ZIP codes
- Multnomah County ZIP codes — 37 ZIP codes
- Oregon ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 34: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Multnomah County
- No. 1 of 34: lowest median age in Multnomah County
- No. 1 of 32: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Portland, OR
- No. 1 of 32: lowest median age in Portland, OR
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 97201, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 97201 in?
- 97201 is a Portland, OR mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Portland.
- What county is 97201 in?
- 97201 is in Multnomah County.
- What is the population of 97201?
- About 16,887 people (±916), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 17,352.
- What is the median household income in 97201?
- $63,250 (±$6,720), compared with $83,011 for Oregon as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 97201?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 97201 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 97201?
- The closest, measured center to center: 97258 (0.7 mi, Portland), 97204 (1 mi, Portland), 97205 (1 mi, Portland), 97239 (1.3 mi, Portland), 97208 (1.5 mi, Portland) and 97209 (1.6 mi, Portland).
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