97222 ZIP Code — Portland, OR
Clackamas County, Oregon
ZIP code 97222 is located in Portland, Oregon, within Clackamas County. It covers approximately 8.65 square miles and serves a population of 37,058 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 503/971.
About ZIP code 97222
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $434,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
Median household income is $75,434.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
37,058
population
8.65
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97222 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97222
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97222. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Portland | Acceptable |
| Portland | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
97206 Portland (2.8 mi)
97267 Portland (2.8 mi)
97202 Portland (2.9 mi)
97034 Lake Oswego (3.7 mi)
97219 Portland (3.8 mi)
97027 Gladstone (3.9 mi)
97266 Portland (4 mi)
97086 Happy Valley (4.2 mi)
97086 Happy Valley (4.2 mi)
97258 Portland (4.6 mi)
97239 Portland (4.8 mi)
97015 Clackamas (4.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 37,058 |
| Population density | 4,284 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 41 |
| County FIPS | 005 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.65 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.28 sq mi |
| Latitude | 45.4422 |
| Longitude | -122.6186 |
| 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 | 37.4% | 28.4% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.9% | 31.6% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.1% | 28.6% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 11.4% | 7.2% |
Demographics & statistics
37,058
Population
4,284
People per sq mi
39.6
Median age
$75,434
Median household income
$41,476
Per capita income
$434,300
Median home value
$1,500
Median monthly rent
54.2%
Home ownership
8.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
Unemployment
9,501
Housing units
36.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
964
Under 5
964
882
5–9
883
776
10–14
776
1,026
15–19
1,028
1,155
20–24
1,157
2,982
25–34
2,985
3,268
35–44
3,272
2,308
45–54
2,311
1,007
55–59
1,008
1,136
60–64
1,137
1,679
65–74
1,681
918
75–84
918
418
85+
419
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,602 | 17.8% |
| 18 and over | 30,456 | 82.2% |
| 65 and over | 6,033 | 16.3% |
| Median age | 39.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74%
Two or more races
8.7%
Hispanic or Latino
8.5%
Other race
4.9%
Asian
2.4%
Black or African American
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,001 | 74% |
| Two or more races | 3,517 | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,458 | 8.5% |
| Other race | 1,989 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 983 | 2.4% |
| Black or African American | 344 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 138 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 86 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.4% | 28.4% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.9% | 31.6% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.1% | 28.6% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 11.4% | 7.2% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
4.9%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
13.7%
$50k–$75k
18.0%
$75k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
19.9%
$150k–$200k
10.3%
$200k+
7.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.3% |
| $200k+ | 7.2% |
| Median income | $75,434 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.8%
$50k–$100k
0.9%
$100k–$150k
1.9%
$150k–$200k
0.2%
$200k–$300k
7.9%
$300k–$500k
59.4%
$500k–$1M
24.6%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $434,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,500 |
| Owner occupied | 54.2% |
| Renter occupied | 45.8% |
| Vacant | 5.4% |
| Single-family detached | 58.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 17.1% |
| Mobile homes | 3.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.7% |
| 3 or more | 17.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 43.1% |
| Electricity | 51.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Fuel oil | 1.5% |
| Wood | 1.7% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,161 | 38.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,469 | 9.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,623 | 22.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,598 | 29.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,209 | 26.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,424 | 27.9% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.0% | 33.8% |
| Married | 43.9% | 41.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 16.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.6%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
22.0%
Some college, no degree
25.2%
Associate's degree
10.2%
Bachelor's degree
23.9%
Graduate / professional
12.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 339 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 239 | 3.6% |
| Elementary school | 2,468 | 36.9% |
| High school | 1,583 | 23.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,054 | 30.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.8%
Retail trade
14.3%
Professional & management
12.9%
Manufacturing
9.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Finance & real estate
7.9%
Construction
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Other services
3.0%
Public administration
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.1% |
| Service | 15.7% |
| Sales & office | 22.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.2% |
| Production & transportation | 12.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.6% |
| Government | 12.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 65.3% |
| Carpool | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 5.5% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Work from home | 15.1% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.5 |
Poverty
All people
8.3%
Under 18 years
7.8%
18 and over
8.4%
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
13.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.9% |
| Retirement income | 23.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.8% |
| High blood pressure | 31.9% |
| High cholesterol | 29.9% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 22.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.8% |
| Binge drinking | 16.8% |
| No physical activity | 16.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.3% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 10.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.6% |
| Visited dentist | 68.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 12.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,116 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.3% |
| 18–64 years | 13.7% |
| 65 and over | 32.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.6% |
| Public insurance | 35.8% |
| No insurance | 8.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35,130 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 1,576 | 4.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 593 | 1.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 501 | 1.4% |
| Other languages | 273 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 34,311 | 92.6% |
| Born in same state | 33,684 | 90.9% |
| Born in different state | 19,297 | 52.1% |
| Foreign born | 627 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,747 | 7.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,321 | 48.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,709 | 12.7% |
| French | 4,657 | 12.6% |
| Arab | 1,311 | 3.5% |
| Polish | 964 | 2.6% |
| English | 400 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 257 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 154 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 112 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 59 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.8% |
| Internet access | 95.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97222
What city is ZIP code 97222 in?
ZIP code 97222 is primarily assigned to Portland, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97222 in?
ZIP code 97222 falls within Clackamas County, Oregon.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97222?
The median home value in ZIP code 97222 is $434,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 97222?
ZIP code 97222 has an estimated population of 37,058 residents, with a density of 4,284 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 97222?
The median household income in ZIP code 97222 is $75,434, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 97222 in?
ZIP code 97222 observes the PST timezone.