97218 ZIP Code — Portland, OR
Multnomah County, Oregon
ZIP code 97218 is located in Portland, Oregon, within Multnomah County. It covers approximately 6.66 square miles and serves a population of 15,094 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 503/971.
About ZIP code 97218
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $457,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.
Median household income is $79,202. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
15,094
population
6.66
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97218 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97218
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97218. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Portland | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
97252 Portland (1.9 mi)
97250 Portland (2 mi)
97211 Portland (2 mi)
98664 Vancouver (2.9 mi)
97220 Portland (3 mi)
97213 Portland (3 mi)
97212 Portland (3.3 mi)
97232 Portland (4.1 mi)
98683 Vancouver (4.3 mi)
97217 Portland (4.5 mi)
98661 Vancouver (4.6 mi)
97215 Portland (4.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 15,094 |
| Population density | 2,266 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 41 |
| County FIPS | 051 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.66 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 45.5809 |
| Longitude | -122.6003 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 503/971 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.7% | 35.5% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.2% | 29.6% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.3% | 25.1% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 2.8% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
Demographics & statistics
15,094
Population
2,266
People per sq mi
35.9
Median age
$79,202
Median household income
$39,037
Per capita income
$457,900
Median home value
$1,476
Median monthly rent
58.4%
Home ownership
13.7%
Poverty rate
10.2%
Unemployment
3,962
Housing units
48.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
405
Under 5
429
347
5–9
367
333
10–14
352
429
15–19
455
461
20–24
489
1,596
25–34
1,690
1,470
35–44
1,557
866
45–54
917
361
55–59
382
327
60–64
347
528
65–74
560
149
75–84
157
58
85+
62
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,772 | 18.4% |
| 18 and over | 12,322 | 81.6% |
| 65 and over | 1,514 | 10.0% |
| Median age | 35.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
55.1%
Black or African American
10.9%
Two or more races
10.5%
Hispanic or Latino
9.9%
Asian
6.2%
Other race
4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,236 | 55.1% |
| Black or African American | 1,827 | 10.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,755 | 10.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,665 | 9.9% |
| Asian | 1,038 | 6.2% |
| Other race | 750 | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 324 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 164 | 1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.7% | 35.5% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.2% | 29.6% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.3% | 25.1% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 2.8% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
Under $10k
4.7%
$10k–$15k
4.9%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
8.4%
$50k–$75k
16.8%
$75k–$100k
15.9%
$100k–$150k
23.9%
$150k–$200k
8.9%
$200k+
5.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.9% |
| $200k+ | 5.7% |
| Median income | $79,202 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.0%
$50k–$100k
2.3%
$100k–$150k
0.7%
$150k–$200k
2.8%
$200k–$300k
7.5%
$300k–$500k
43.9%
$500k–$1M
33.9%
$1M+
3.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $457,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,476 |
| Owner occupied | 58.4% |
| Renter occupied | 41.6% |
| Vacant | 5.0% |
| Single-family detached | 64.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.7% |
| Mobile homes | 4.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 21.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 19.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 39.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.9% |
| 3 or more | 15.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.9% |
| Electricity | 45.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Fuel oil | 3.4% |
| Wood | 1.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,059 | 33.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 847 | 13.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,545 | 24.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,772 | 28.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,479 | 23.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,179 | 18.9% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.9% | 48.8% |
| Married | 39.3% | 33.9% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 14.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
14.8%
Some college, no degree
19.1%
Associate's degree
8.4%
Bachelor's degree
32.9%
Graduate / professional
15.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 48.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 193 | 6.3% |
| Kindergarten | 184 | 6.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,051 | 34.4% |
| High school | 612 | 20.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,012 | 33.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.6%
Professional & management
13.9%
Manufacturing
12.3%
Other services
8.0%
Retail trade
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Public administration
6.3%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Construction
3.8%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Information
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.1% |
| Service | 19.0% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.5% |
| Production & transportation | 10.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.5% |
| Government | 12.9% |
| Self-employed | 6.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 55.2% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 6.5% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Work from home | 18.5% |
| Other means | 8.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.0 |
Poverty
All people
13.7%
Under 18 years
26.0%
18 and over
11.0%
Married-couple families
5.4%
Female-led households
20.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.3% |
| Retirement income | 13.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 19.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.2% |
| High blood pressure | 26.7% |
| High cholesterol | 25.8% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 18.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 4.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.1% |
| Binge drinking | 19.8% |
| No physical activity | 18.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.3% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.6% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 13.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.1% |
| Visited dentist | 63.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.4% |
| Teeth loss | 14.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 493 | 4.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.2% |
| Under 18 | 6.1% |
| 18–64 years | 6.2% |
| 65 and over | 36.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.3% |
| Public insurance | 33.9% |
| No insurance | 4.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,260 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 1,163 | 8.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 662 | 4.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 67 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 248 | 1.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,474 | 89.3% |
| Born in same state | 13,278 | 88.0% |
| Born in different state | 7,469 | 49.5% |
| Foreign born | 196 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,620 | 10.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 751 | 46.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,161 | 14.3% |
| French | 1,443 | 9.6% |
| Arab | 1,117 | 7.4% |
| Polish | 653 | 4.3% |
| English | 175 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 75 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 57 | 0.4% |
| German | 39 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 23 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.2% |
| Internet access | 97.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97218
What city is ZIP code 97218 in?
ZIP code 97218 is primarily assigned to Portland, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97218 in?
ZIP code 97218 falls within Multnomah County, Oregon.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 97218?
49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97218?
The median home value in ZIP code 97218 is $457,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 97218?
ZIP code 97218 has an estimated population of 15,094 residents, with a density of 2,267 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 97218?
The median household income in ZIP code 97218 is $79,202, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 97218 in?
ZIP code 97218 observes the PST timezone.