97217 ZIP Code, Portland, OR
97217 is a ZIP code in Portland, Oregon in Multnomah County. It covers 11 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 97203, 97211 and 97227. 35,169 people live here in 16,788 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Oregon ZIP codes. At about 3,154 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (56% own). Median household income is $100,361, above the Oregon median of $83,011.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Portland, OR
- County: Multnomah County
- Land area: 11 sq mi
- Population: 35,169
- Median household income: $100,361
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 35,169 |
| Households | 16,788 |
| Median household income | $100,361 |
| Income per person | $59,617 |
| Median age | 37.5 |
| Homeowners | 56.5% |
| Median home value | $578,700 |
| Median rent | $1,829 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 19.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 17.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.4% |
| Broadband internet | 93.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 11.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.5% |
| $10–15K | 3.6% |
| $15–25K | 5.7% |
| $25–35K | 6.1% |
| $35–50K | 7.3% |
| $50–75K | 10.8% |
| $75–100K | 12.0% |
| $100–150K | 20.3% |
| $150–200K | 13.6% |
| $200K+ | 16.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.1% |
| 10–19 | 7.5% |
| 20–24 | 5.0% |
| 25–34 | 23.3% |
| 35–44 | 21.2% |
| 45–54 | 13.9% |
| 55–64 | 9.3% |
| 65–74 | 7.7% |
| 75+ | 4.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 40.2% |
| Owned outright | 14.1% |
| Rented | 41.0% |
| Vacant | 4.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 57.2% |
| Townhome | 5.7% |
| 2–4 units | 7.9% |
| 5–19 units | 8.9% |
| 20+ units | 17.4% |
| Mobile / other | 2.9% |
Businesses in 97217
1,238 business establishments with 27,494 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 165
- Accommodation and Food Services: 159
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 139
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 109
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 96
- Wholesale Trade: 92
- Manufacturing: 84
- Construction: 79
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 97203 — Portland city, OR (2.1 mi)
- 97211 — Portland city, OR (2.9 mi)
- 97227 — Portland city, OR (3.7 mi)
- 97210 — Portland city, OR (4.1 mi)
- 98663 — Vancouver city, WA (4.3 mi)
- 97212 — Portland city, OR (4.4 mi)
- 98661 — Vancouver city, WA (4.5 mi)
- 97209 — Portland city, OR (4.6 mi)
Areas that include 97217
- Portland, OR ZIP codes — 35 ZIP codes
- Multnomah County ZIP codes — 37 ZIP codes
- Oregon ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 10 of 34: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Multnomah County
- No. 9 of 34: lowest median age in Multnomah County
- No. 10 of 32: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Portland, OR
- No. 8 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) 97217, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 97217 in?
- 97217 is a Portland, OR mailing address. By land area, 89% lies inside Portland; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 97217 in?
- 97217 is in Multnomah County.
- What is the population of 97217?
- About 35,169 people (±1,644), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 36,086.
- What is the median household income in 97217?
- $100,361 (±$8,090), 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 97217?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 97217 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 97217?
- The closest, measured center to center: 97203 (2.1 mi, Portland), 97211 (2.9 mi, Portland), 97227 (3.7 mi, Portland), 97210 (4.1 mi, Portland), 98663 (4.3 mi, Vancouver) and 97212 (4.4 mi, Portland).
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