97205 ZIP Code, Portland, OR
97205 is a ZIP code in Portland, Oregon in Multnomah County. It covers 0.9 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 97201, 97209 and 97208. 9,121 people live here in 6,369 households. At about 9,683 people per square mile it is built up to city-neighborhood density, and most households rent (15% own). Median household income is $57,288, 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: 0.9 sq mi
- Population: 9,121
- Median household income: $57,288
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 9,121 |
| Households | 6,369 |
| Median household income | $57,288 |
| Income per person | $65,600 |
| Median age | 40.5 |
| Homeowners | 15.1% |
| Median home value | $637,100 |
| Median rent | $1,386 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 6.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 34.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.9% |
| Broadband internet | 85.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 14.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.8% |
| $10–15K | 10.4% |
| $15–25K | 4.6% |
| $25–35K | 9.5% |
| $35–50K | 12.5% |
| $50–75K | 13.7% |
| $75–100K | 9.5% |
| $100–150K | 9.8% |
| $150–200K | 7.9% |
| $200K+ | 12.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 4.3% |
| 10–19 | 4.3% |
| 20–24 | 9.6% |
| 25–34 | 23.6% |
| 35–44 | 16.8% |
| 45–54 | 13.8% |
| 55–64 | 9.1% |
| 65–74 | 11.4% |
| 75+ | 6.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 7.4% |
| Owned outright | 6.4% |
| Rented | 77.0% |
| Vacant | 9.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 10.1% |
| Townhome | 0.7% |
| 2–4 units | 1.3% |
| 5–19 units | 5.6% |
| 20+ units | 82.4% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 97205
994 business establishments with 18,676 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 268
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 135
- Accommodation and Food Services: 119
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 97
- Retail Trade: 79
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 77
- Finance and Insurance: 60
- Information: 42
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 97201 — Portland city, OR (1 mi)
- 97209 — Portland city, OR (1.2 mi)
- 97208 — Portland city, OR (1.3 mi)
- 97204 — Portland city, OR (1.4 mi)
- 97258 — Portland city, OR (1.4 mi)
- 97221 — Portland city, OR (2.1 mi)
- 97227 — Portland city, OR (2.1 mi)
- 97239 — Portland city, OR (2.2 mi)
Areas that include 97205
- Portland, OR ZIP codes — 35 ZIP codes
- Multnomah County ZIP codes — 37 ZIP codes
- Oregon ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 34: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Multnomah County
- No. 11 of 34: highest median age in Multnomah County
- No. 1 of 34: fastest population growth in Multnomah County
- No. 2 of 32: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Portland, OR
- No. 1 of 32: fastest population growth in Portland, OR
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 97205, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 97205 in?
- 97205 is a Portland, OR mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Portland.
- What county is 97205 in?
- 97205 is in Multnomah County.
- What is the population of 97205?
- About 9,121 people (±779), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 8,593.
- What is the median household income in 97205?
- $57,288 (±$8,080), 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 97205?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 97205 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 97205?
- The closest, measured center to center: 97201 (1 mi, Portland), 97209 (1.2 mi, Portland), 97208 (1.3 mi, Portland), 97204 (1.4 mi, Portland), 97258 (1.4 mi, Portland) and 97221 (2.1 mi, Portland).
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