97204 ZIP Code — Portland, OR

Multnomah County, Oregon

ZIP code 97204 is located in Portland, Oregon, within Multnomah County. It covers approximately 0.25 square miles and serves a population of 1,008 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 503/971.

About ZIP code 97204

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 94%, typical of denser urban areas.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 60%.

Overall, ZIP code 97204 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,008

population

0.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97204 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97204

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97204. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Portland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97256 Portland (0.4 mi) 97251 Portland (0.4 mi) 97254 Portland (0.4 mi) 97253 Portland (0.4 mi) 97201 Portland (1.1 mi) 97209 Portland (1.1 mi) 97205 Portland (1.2 mi) 97214 Portland (1.5 mi) 97227 Portland (1.5 mi) 97232 Portland (1.7 mi) 97258 Portland (2.1 mi) 97239 Portland (2.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,008
Population density	4,032 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	0.25 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	45.5182
Longitude	-122.6742
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	88.5%	35.5%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	5.9%	29.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	25.1%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	9.8%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,008

Population

4,032

People per sq mi

40.2

Median age

Median household income

$20,282

Per capita income

Median home value

$737

Median monthly rent

6.1%

Home ownership

58.9%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

Housing units

9.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

20–24

241

25–34

142

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	16	1.6%
18 and over	992	98.4%
65 and over	113	11.2%
Median age	40.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.5%

Black or African American 19.2%

Two or more races 7.4%

Asian 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%

Other race 1.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	638	61.5%
Black or African American	199	19.2%
Two or more races	77	7.4%
Asian	41	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	30	2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	29	2.8%
Other race	16	1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	8	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	88.5%	35.5%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	5.9%	29.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	25.1%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	9.8%	7.2%

Under $10k 19.7%

$10k–$15k 34.0%

$15k–$25k 3.5%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.7%
$10k–$15k	34.0%
$15k–$25k	3.5%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$100k–$150k	3.8%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$737
Owner occupied	6.1%
Renter occupied	93.9%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	62.9%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.2%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	18.8%
1980–1989	4.9%
1970–1979	6.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	24.9%
1939 or earlier	38.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	89.0%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	6.1%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	70.0%
1 vehicle	26.5%
2 vehicles	3.5%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.1%
Electricity	88.0%
No fuel used	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	31	7.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	227	53.3%
Female householder, no spouse	168	39.4%
Households with children under 18	16	3.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	104	24.4%
Average household size	1.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	62.7%	49.3%
Married	16.1%	10.9%
Separated	2.8%	0.8%
Widowed	2.7%	2.0%
Divorced	15.7%	37.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 30.3%

Some college, no degree 46.9%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 3.3%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	9.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	16	36.4%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	28	63.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 22.6%

Retail trade 18.0%

Professional & management 15.8%

Public administration 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.3%
Service	42.2%
Sales & office	27.5%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.0%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	12.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	11.7%
Carpool	15.0%
Public transit	19.3%
Walk	33.2%
Work from home	15.8%
Other means	4.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.9

Poverty

All people 58.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 60.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.2%
Retirement income	12.2%
Supplemental Security	12.0%
Cash public assistance	25.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	69.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	28.6%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	20.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	4.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	21.8%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.7%
Visited dentist	52.3%
Cholesterol screening	85.5%
Teeth loss	21.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	95	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	59.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	60.4%
65 and over	66.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	15.5%
Public insurance	80.6%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,008	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	858	85.1%
Born in same state	840	83.3%
Born in different state	430	42.7%
Foreign born	18	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	150	14.9%
Not a US citizen	63	42.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	75	7.4%
Arab	41	4.1%
French	40	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	32	3.2%
German	6	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97204

What city is ZIP code 97204 in?

ZIP code 97204 is primarily assigned to Portland, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97204 in?

ZIP code 97204 falls within Multnomah County, Oregon.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97204?

59% of residents in ZIP code 97204 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 97204 mostly rentals?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 97204 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 97204?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 97204 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 97204 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 97204 in?

ZIP code 97204 observes the PST timezone.