97203 ZIP Code — Portland, OR
Multnomah County, Oregon
ZIP code 97203 is located in Portland, Oregon, within Multnomah County. It covers approximately 10.78 square miles and serves a population of 33,327 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 503/971.
About ZIP code 97203
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 $448,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
Median household income is $74,493. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average.
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 — 45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
33,327
population
10.78
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97203 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97203
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97203. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Portland | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
97217 Portland (2.8 mi)
97210 Portland (4.1 mi)
98663 Vancouver (4.7 mi)
97229 Portland (5.2 mi)
97211 Portland (5.4 mi)
98661 Vancouver (5.6 mi)
97227 Portland (5.8 mi)
97209 Portland (6.1 mi)
98660 Vancouver (6.1 mi)
98665 Vancouver (6.5 mi)
97212 Portland (6.6 mi)
97251 Portland (6.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 33,327 |
| Population density | 3,092 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 41 |
| County FIPS | 051 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.78 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.76 sq mi |
| Latitude | 45.6111 |
| Longitude | -122.7413 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 503/971 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.7% | 35.5% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.5% | 29.6% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.8% | 25.1% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
Demographics & statistics
33,327
Population
3,092
People per sq mi
33.2
Median age
$74,493
Median household income
$37,786
Per capita income
$448,500
Median home value
$1,459
Median monthly rent
58.8%
Home ownership
21.1%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
8,017
Housing units
45.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,012
Under 5
1,021
1,064
5–9
1,073
900
10–14
908
1,493
15–19
1,506
1,132
20–24
1,141
3,355
25–34
3,382
2,976
35–44
3,001
1,897
45–54
1,912
507
55–59
511
700
60–64
706
905
65–74
912
546
75–84
550
108
85+
109
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,963 | 20.9% |
| 18 and over | 26,364 | 79.1% |
| 65 and over | 3,130 | 9.4% |
| Median age | 33.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
57.7%
Black or African American
12.3%
Two or more races
11.8%
Hispanic or Latino
7.1%
Asian
5.7%
Other race
2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,719 | 57.7% |
| Black or African American | 4,411 | 12.3% |
| Two or more races | 4,229 | 11.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,558 | 7.1% |
| Asian | 2,044 | 5.7% |
| Other race | 1,047 | 2.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 469 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 408 | 1.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.7% | 35.5% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.5% | 29.6% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.8% | 25.1% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
4.5%
$15k–$25k
7.3%
$25k–$35k
5.0%
$35k–$50k
12.4%
$50k–$75k
16.4%
$75k–$100k
11.7%
$100k–$150k
19.3%
$150k–$200k
9.7%
$200k+
9.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.7% |
| $200k+ | 9.0% |
| Median income | $74,493 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.7%
$50k–$100k
1.2%
$100k–$150k
0.4%
$150k–$200k
0.7%
$200k–$300k
8.3%
$300k–$500k
58.1%
$500k–$1M
30.1%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $448,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,459 |
| Owner occupied | 58.8% |
| Renter occupied | 41.2% |
| Vacant | 4.1% |
| Single-family detached | 66.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.31 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.2% |
| 3 or more | 14.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 47.5% |
| Electricity | 47.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.9% |
| Fuel oil | 1.9% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,126 | 32.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,640 | 12.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,030 | 23.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,918 | 30.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,171 | 24.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,667 | 21.0% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 54.4% | 46.1% |
| Married | 33.0% | 32.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 15.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
17.9%
Some college, no degree
21.6%
Associate's degree
6.1%
Bachelor's degree
29.6%
Graduate / professional
15.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 700 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 629 | 6.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,931 | 28.8% |
| High school | 1,544 | 15.2% |
| College / grad school | 4,360 | 42.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.5%
Professional & management
15.2%
Retail trade
11.1%
Manufacturing
9.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Transportation & utilities
8.0%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Other services
4.8%
Construction
4.1%
Public administration
2.6%
Information
2.3%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.9% |
| Service | 15.9% |
| Sales & office | 16.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.2% |
| Production & transportation | 12.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.0% |
| Government | 9.6% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 57.9% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 5.9% |
| Walk | 4.8% |
| Work from home | 18.3% |
| Other means | 5.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.8 |
Poverty
All people
21.1%
Under 18 years
35.8%
18 and over
17.0%
Married-couple families
5.9%
Female-led households
32.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.3% |
| Retirement income | 16.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.9% |
| High blood pressure | 23.6% |
| High cholesterol | 23.4% |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart disease | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 16.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 4.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.4% |
| Binge drinking | 21.1% |
| No physical activity | 16.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.5% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 17.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.7% |
| No health insurance | 12.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.0% |
| Visited dentist | 64.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.1% |
| Teeth loss | 13.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,187 | 4.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.7% |
| Under 18 | 6.5% |
| 18–64 years | 11.6% |
| 65 and over | 35.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.1% |
| Public insurance | 34.2% |
| No insurance | 5.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 31,294 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 1,603 | 5.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,162 | 3.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 288 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 30,119 | 90.4% |
| Born in same state | 29,648 | 89.0% |
| Born in different state | 13,810 | 41.4% |
| Foreign born | 471 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,208 | 9.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,585 | 49.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,467 | 10.4% |
| French | 3,356 | 10.1% |
| Arab | 1,989 | 6% |
| Polish | 1,092 | 3.3% |
| English | 471 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 138 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 84 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 70 | 0.2% |
| German | 42 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.1% |
| Internet access | 94.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97203
What city is ZIP code 97203 in?
ZIP code 97203 is primarily assigned to Portland, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97203 in?
ZIP code 97203 falls within Multnomah County, Oregon.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97203?
21% of residents in ZIP code 97203 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 97203?
45% 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 97203?
The median home value in ZIP code 97203 is $448,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 97203?
ZIP code 97203 has an estimated population of 33,327 residents, with a density of 3,093 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 97203 in?
ZIP code 97203 observes the PST timezone.