97221 ZIP Code, Portland, OR
97221 is a ZIP code in Portland, Oregon in Multnomah County. It covers 4.4 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 97225, 97239 and 97205. 12,915 people live here in 5,230 households. At about 2,932 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most homes are owner-occupied (71%). Median household income is $145,671, well above the Oregon median of $83,011.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Portland, OR
- County: Multnomah County
- Land area: 4.4 sq mi
- Population: 12,915
- Median household income: $145,671
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 12,915 |
| Households | 5,230 |
| Median household income | $145,671 |
| Income per person | $87,696 |
| Median age | 42.9 |
| Homeowners | 71.2% |
| Median home value | $821,400 |
| Median rent | $1,738 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 76.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% |
| Broadband internet | 95.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 10.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.5% |
| $10–15K | 1.7% |
| $15–25K | 3.0% |
| $25–35K | 2.4% |
| $35–50K | 5.1% |
| $50–75K | 12.1% |
| $75–100K | 7.6% |
| $100–150K | 15.1% |
| $150–200K | 12.8% |
| $200K+ | 36.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.1% |
| 10–19 | 13.0% |
| 20–24 | 3.7% |
| 25–34 | 10.0% |
| 35–44 | 15.6% |
| 45–54 | 14.3% |
| 55–64 | 12.2% |
| 65–74 | 11.5% |
| 75+ | 8.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 44.4% |
| Owned outright | 23.2% |
| Rented | 26.8% |
| Vacant | 5.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 77.1% |
| Townhome | 1.6% |
| 2–4 units | 3.5% |
| 5–19 units | 6.6% |
| 20+ units | 11.2% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 97221
332 business establishments with 3,194 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 70
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 51
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 37
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 34
- Construction: 23
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 20
- Retail Trade: 15
- Finance and Insurance: 14
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 97225 — Beaverton city, OR (2 mi)
- 97239 — Portland city, OR (2 mi)
- 97205 — Portland city, OR (2.1 mi)
- 97201 — Portland city, OR (2.2 mi)
- 97258 — Portland city, OR (2.9 mi)
- 97204 — Portland city, OR (3.1 mi)
- 97208 — Portland city, OR (3.3 mi)
- 97209 — Portland city, OR (3.3 mi)
Areas that include 97221
- 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 median household income in Multnomah County
- No. 5 of 34: highest median home value in Multnomah County
- No. 6 of 34: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Multnomah County
- No. 5 of 34: highest share of households with children in Multnomah County
- No. 4 of 34: highest median age in Multnomah County
- No. 2 of 32: highest median household income in Portland, OR
- No. 4 of 32: highest median home value in Portland, OR
- No. 4 of 32: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Portland, OR
- No. 3 of 32: highest share of households with children in Portland, OR
- No. 4 of 32: highest median age in Portland, OR
- No. 9 of 32: fastest population growth in Portland, OR
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ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 97221, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 97221 in?
- 97221 is a Portland, OR mailing address. By land area, 80% lies inside Portland and 2% lies inside West Haven-Sylvan; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 97221 in?
- 97221 is in Multnomah County.
- What is the population of 97221?
- About 12,915 people (±872), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 12,821.
- What is the median household income in 97221?
- $145,671 (±$14,621), 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 97221?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 97221 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 97221?
- The closest, measured center to center: 97225 (2 mi, Beaverton), 97239 (2 mi, Portland), 97205 (2.1 mi, Portland), 97201 (2.2 mi, Portland), 97258 (2.9 mi, Portland) and 97204 (3.1 mi, Portland).
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