97216 ZIP Code — Portland, OR
Multnomah County, Oregon
ZIP code 97216 is located in Portland, Oregon, within Multnomah County. It covers approximately 2.52 square miles and serves a population of 17,449 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 503.
About ZIP code 97216
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $416,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
Median household income is $67,154.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17,449
population
2.52
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97216 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97216
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97216. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Portland | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
97215 Portland (2 mi)
97266 Portland (2.2 mi)
97213 Portland (2.7 mi)
97220 Portland (2.7 mi)
97233 Portland (3 mi)
97206 Portland (3.1 mi)
97236 Portland (3.4 mi)
97250 Portland (3.8 mi)
97252 Portland (3.9 mi)
97214 Portland (4.2 mi)
97232 Portland (4.3 mi)
97230 Portland (4.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 17,449 |
| Population density | 6,924 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 41 |
| County FIPS | 051 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.52 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 45.5134 |
| Longitude | -122.5583 |
| 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 | 43.8% | 35.5% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.3% | 29.6% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.9% | 25.1% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
Demographics & statistics
17,449
Population
6,924
People per sq mi
39.8
Median age
$67,154
Median household income
$36,020
Per capita income
$416,500
Median home value
$1,393
Median monthly rent
55.2%
Home ownership
15.7%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
4,157
Housing units
32.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
542
Under 5
523
508
5–9
491
431
10–14
416
448
15–19
433
335
20–24
323
1,335
25–34
1,289
1,430
35–44
1,380
1,333
45–54
1,287
670
55–59
647
454
60–64
438
766
65–74
740
321
75–84
309
305
85+
295
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,402 | 19.5% |
| 18 and over | 14,047 | 80.5% |
| 65 and over | 2,736 | 15.7% |
| Median age | 39.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
55.2%
Asian
16.6%
Two or more races
8.4%
Hispanic or Latino
7.3%
Black or African American
6.1%
Other race
3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,390 | 55.2% |
| Asian | 3,116 | 16.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,575 | 8.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,372 | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,155 | 6.1% |
| Other race | 731 | 3.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 309 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 173 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.8% | 35.5% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.3% | 29.6% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.9% | 25.1% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
5.9%
$15k–$25k
6.8%
$25k–$35k
7.6%
$35k–$50k
12.8%
$50k–$75k
21.2%
$75k–$100k
12.6%
$100k–$150k
14.3%
$150k–$200k
8.3%
$200k+
7.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.3% |
| $200k+ | 7.3% |
| Median income | $67,154 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.6%
$50k–$100k
1.2%
$100k–$150k
0.3%
$150k–$200k
2.0%
$200k–$300k
7.6%
$300k–$500k
71.4%
$500k–$1M
15.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $416,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,393 |
| Owner occupied | 55.2% |
| Renter occupied | 44.8% |
| Vacant | 3.5% |
| Single-family detached | 59.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 18.5% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 28.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 17.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.0% |
| 3 or more | 17.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 44.1% |
| Electricity | 51.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| Fuel oil | 1.5% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 1.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,059 | 43.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 561 | 7.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,111 | 15.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,336 | 33.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,017 | 28.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,148 | 30.4% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.9% | 32.9% |
| Married | 47.1% | 42.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 14.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.3%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
23.3%
Some college, no degree
23.6%
Associate's degree
9.1%
Bachelor's degree
21.8%
Graduate / professional
10.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 355 | 10.1% |
| Kindergarten | 129 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,244 | 35.6% |
| High school | 655 | 18.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,116 | 31.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Retail trade
12.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.5%
Professional & management
10.8%
Manufacturing
9.2%
Transportation & utilities
9.0%
Other services
8.7%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Construction
3.0%
Information
3.0%
Public administration
2.9%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.6% |
| Service | 19.6% |
| Sales & office | 16.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.0% |
| Production & transportation | 19.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.6% |
| Government | 12.2% |
| Self-employed | 10.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.8% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 58.4% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 16.1% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 13.1% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.9 |
Poverty
All people
15.7%
Under 18 years
25.0%
18 and over
13.5%
Married-couple families
6.1%
Female-led households
24.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.9% |
| Retirement income | 18.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.7% |
| High blood pressure | 29.4% |
| High cholesterol | 28.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 21.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.2% |
| Binge drinking | 18.2% |
| No physical activity | 20.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.7% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.5% |
| Poor mental health | 16.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 13.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.2% |
| Visited dentist | 61.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.3% |
| Teeth loss | 17.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 886 | 6.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 5.8% |
| 18–64 years | 11.6% |
| 65 and over | 46.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.3% |
| Public insurance | 36.4% |
| No insurance | 10.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,384 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 3,048 | 18.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 457 | 2.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 924 | 5.6% |
| Other languages | 1,514 | 9.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,366 | 76.6% |
| Born in same state | 12,930 | 74.1% |
| Born in different state | 6,835 | 39.2% |
| Foreign born | 436 | 2.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,083 | 23.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,056 | 50.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,049 | 11.7% |
| Italian | 1,586 | 9.1% |
| Arab | 1,032 | 5.9% |
| Polish | 332 | 1.9% |
| English | 285 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 150 | 0.9% |
| German | 107 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 71 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 20 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.5% |
| Internet access | 93.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97216
What city is ZIP code 97216 in?
ZIP code 97216 is primarily assigned to Portland, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97216 in?
ZIP code 97216 falls within Multnomah County, Oregon.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97216?
16% of residents in ZIP code 97216 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97216?
The median home value in ZIP code 97216 is $416,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 97216?
ZIP code 97216 has an estimated population of 17,449 residents, with a density of 6,935 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 97216?
The median household income in ZIP code 97216 is $67,154, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 97216 in?
ZIP code 97216 observes the PST timezone.