97206 ZIP Code — Portland, OR
Multnomah County, Oregon
ZIP code 97206 is located in Portland, Oregon, within Multnomah County. It covers approximately 6.45 square miles and serves a population of 51,062 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 503.
About ZIP code 97206
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $457,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $86,995.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 20% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
51,062
population
6.45
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97206 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97206
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97206. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Portland | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
97266 Portland (2.1 mi)
97202 Portland (2.2 mi)
97215 Portland (2.4 mi)
97222 Portland (2.8 mi)
97216 Portland (3.1 mi)
97214 Portland (3.2 mi)
97213 Portland (4 mi)
97232 Portland (4 mi)
97258 Portland (4.1 mi)
97086 Happy Valley (4.2 mi)
97086 Happy Valley (4.2 mi)
97204 Portland (4.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 51,062 |
| Population density | 7,917 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 41 |
| County FIPS | 051 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.45 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 45.4799 |
| Longitude | -122.6006 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 503 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.5% | 35.5% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.6% | 29.6% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.5% | 25.1% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
Demographics & statistics
51,062
Population
7,917
People per sq mi
38.7
Median age
$86,995
Median household income
$44,896
Per capita income
$457,600
Median home value
$1,573
Median monthly rent
65.1%
Home ownership
10.8%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
14,799
Housing units
46.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,086
Under 5
1,118
1,190
5–9
1,226
1,369
10–14
1,410
1,038
15–19
1,068
1,386
20–24
1,428
4,268
25–34
4,396
5,653
35–44
5,822
3,465
45–54
3,569
1,282
55–59
1,321
1,126
60–64
1,160
2,219
65–74
2,285
769
75–84
792
303
85+
313
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,873 | 17.4% |
| 18 and over | 42,189 | 82.6% |
| 65 and over | 6,681 | 13.1% |
| Median age | 38.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.7%
Asian
9.2%
Two or more races
6.4%
Hispanic or Latino
5.2%
Other race
3%
Black or African American
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,124 | 72.7% |
| Asian | 4,941 | 9.2% |
| Two or more races | 3,448 | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,778 | 5.2% |
| Other race | 1,622 | 3% |
| Black or African American | 1,066 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 644 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 217 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.5% | 35.5% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.6% | 29.6% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.5% | 25.1% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
4.8%
$25k–$35k
5.1%
$35k–$50k
9.0%
$50k–$75k
17.7%
$75k–$100k
16.1%
$100k–$150k
20.5%
$150k–$200k
10.9%
$200k+
9.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.9% |
| $200k+ | 9.8% |
| Median income | $86,995 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.1%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
0.3%
$150k–$200k
0.6%
$200k–$300k
5.5%
$300k–$500k
56.2%
$500k–$1M
34.9%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $457,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,573 |
| Owner occupied | 65.1% |
| Renter occupied | 34.9% |
| Vacant | 4.5% |
| Single-family detached | 78.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 29.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.2% |
| 3 or more | 15.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 53.6% |
| Electricity | 41.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Fuel oil | 2.9% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,756 | 41.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,834 | 13.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,672 | 17.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,926 | 28.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,638 | 26.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,844 | 22.9% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.7% | 37.3% |
| Married | 45.0% | 41.2% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 6.3% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 13.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
18.2%
Some college, no degree
20.4%
Associate's degree
7.8%
Bachelor's degree
28.8%
Graduate / professional
18.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 46.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 594 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 516 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 4,130 | 39.8% |
| High school | 1,922 | 18.5% |
| College / grad school | 3,210 | 30.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.2%
Professional & management
16.4%
Retail trade
10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Manufacturing
7.4%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Other services
6.1%
Construction
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Public administration
4.0%
Information
2.6%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 52.3% |
| Service | 13.7% |
| Sales & office | 18.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.0% |
| Production & transportation | 9.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.0% |
| Government | 13.8% |
| Self-employed | 8.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 55.3% |
| Carpool | 8.4% |
| Public transit | 8.4% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 20.4% |
| Other means | 5.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.2 |
Poverty
All people
10.8%
Under 18 years
9.2%
18 and over
11.1%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
11.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.6% |
| Retirement income | 17.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.1% |
| High blood pressure | 24.8% |
| High cholesterol | 25.7% |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 17.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.6% |
| Binge drinking | 20.7% |
| No physical activity | 15.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.6% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 10.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.3% |
| Visited dentist | 67.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 11.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,806 | 4.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.1% |
| Under 18 | 5.4% |
| 18–64 years | 11.9% |
| 65 and over | 37.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.4% |
| Public insurance | 29.9% |
| No insurance | 7.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 48,858 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 3,409 | 7.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,091 | 2.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 329 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 1,984 | 4.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 44,826 | 87.8% |
| Born in same state | 44,073 | 86.3% |
| Born in different state | 20,221 | 39.6% |
| Foreign born | 753 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,236 | 12.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,192 | 67.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 6,734 | 13.2% |
| Italian | 5,843 | 11.4% |
| Polish | 1,423 | 2.8% |
| Arab | 1,354 | 2.7% |
| English | 798 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 795 | 1.6% |
| German | 388 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 318 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 78 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.5% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97206
What part of Portland is ZIP code 97206?
ZIP code 97206 covers a portion of Portland, Oregon, within Multnomah County.
What county is ZIP code 97206 in?
ZIP code 97206 falls within Multnomah County, Oregon.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 97206?
47% 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 97206?
The median home value in ZIP code 97206 is $457,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 97206?
ZIP code 97206 has an estimated population of 51,062 residents, with a density of 7,914 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 97206?
The median household income in ZIP code 97206 is $86,995, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 97206 in?
ZIP code 97206 observes the PST timezone.