97231 ZIP Code, Portland, OR
97231 is a ZIP code in Portland, Oregon — mostly in Multnomah County (80% of its land), with smaller parts in Columbia and Washington counties. It covers 63 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 98660, 98685 and 97203. 4,308 people live here in 1,829 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (88%). Median household income is $137,527, well above the Oregon median of $83,011; the median age is 51.7, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Portland, OR
- County: Multnomah County
- Land area: 63 sq mi
- Population: 4,308
- Median household income: $137,527
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,308 |
| Households | 1,829 |
| Median household income | $137,527 |
| Income per person | $76,483 |
| Median age | 51.7 |
| Homeowners | 88.3% |
| Median home value | $858,200 |
| Median rent | $1,898 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 18.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% |
| Broadband internet | 97.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 8.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.1% |
| $10–15K | 1.4% |
| $15–25K | 0.3% |
| $25–35K | 1.7% |
| $35–50K | 4.4% |
| $50–75K | 10.6% |
| $75–100K | 16.8% |
| $100–150K | 21.8% |
| $150–200K | 15.1% |
| $200K+ | 26.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.8% |
| 10–19 | 8.5% |
| 20–24 | 4.7% |
| 25–34 | 8.8% |
| 35–44 | 13.9% |
| 45–54 | 15.1% |
| 55–64 | 15.3% |
| 65–74 | 11.7% |
| 75+ | 14.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 44.5% |
| Owned outright | 36.6% |
| Rented | 10.6% |
| Vacant | 8.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 88.6% |
| Townhome | 4.3% |
| 2–4 units | 1.2% |
| 5–19 units | 0.5% |
| 20+ units | 0.3% |
| Mobile / other | 5.3% |
Businesses in 97231
99 business establishments with 717 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 13
- Retail Trade: 11
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 11
- Construction: 9
- Wholesale Trade: 9
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 9
- Manufacturing: 6
- Transportation and Warehousing: 6
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 98660 — Vancouver city, WA (5.4 mi)
- 98685 — Salmon Creek CDP, WA (6.6 mi)
- 97203 — Portland city, OR (7.1 mi)
- 98663 — Vancouver city, WA (8.1 mi)
- 98665 — Hazel Dell CDP, WA (8.3 mi)
- 97217 — Portland city, OR (8.8 mi)
- 97133 — North Plains city, OR (9.1 mi)
- 97229 — Bethany CDP, OR (9.6 mi)
Areas that include 97231
- Portland, OR ZIP codes — 35 ZIP codes
- Columbia County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Multnomah County ZIP codes — 37 ZIP codes
- Oregon ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 34: highest median household income in Multnomah County
- No. 3 of 34: highest median home value in Multnomah County
- No. 1 of 34: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Multnomah County
- No. 2 of 34: highest median age in Multnomah County
- No. 9 of 34: fastest population growth in Multnomah County
- No. 3 of 32: highest median household income in Portland, OR
- No. 3 of 32: highest median home value in Portland, OR
- No. 1 of 32: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Portland, OR
- No. 1 of 32: highest median age in Portland, OR
- No. 7 of 32: fastest population growth in Portland, OR
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ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 97231, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 97231 in?
- 97231 is a Portland, OR mailing address. By land area, 7% lies inside Portland; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 97231 in?
- 97231 is mostly in Multnomah County (80% of its land), with smaller parts in Columbia and Washington counties.
- What is the population of 97231?
- About 4,308 people (±566), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 4,399.
- What is the median household income in 97231?
- $137,527 (±$21,392), 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 97231?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 97231 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 97231?
- The closest, measured center to center: 98660 (5.4 mi, Vancouver), 98685 (6.6 mi, Salmon Creek), 97203 (7.1 mi, Portland), 98663 (8.1 mi, Vancouver), 98665 (8.3 mi, Hazel Dell) and 97217 (8.8 mi, Portland).
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