97236 ZIP Code — Portland, OR
Multnomah County, Oregon
ZIP code 97236 is located in Portland, Oregon, within Multnomah County. It covers approximately 7.72 square miles and serves a population of 39,033 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 503.
About ZIP code 97236
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $386,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
Median household income is $67,874. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
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 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
39,033
population
7.72
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97236 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97236
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97236. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Portland | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
97233 Portland (2.2 mi)
97266 Portland (2.7 mi)
97086 Happy Valley (3.1 mi)
97086 Happy Valley (3.1 mi)
97216 Portland (3.4 mi)
97030 Gresham (3.9 mi)
97206 Portland (4.8 mi)
97015 Clackamas (5.1 mi)
97215 Portland (5.2 mi)
97089 Damascus (5.2 mi)
97024 Fairview (5.2 mi)
97220 Portland (5.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 39,033 |
| Population density | 5,056 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 41 |
| County FIPS | 051 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.72 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 45.4826 |
| Longitude | -122.5023 |
| 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 | 47.2% | 35.5% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.0% | 29.6% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.3% | 25.1% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 4.4% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
Demographics & statistics
39,033
Population
5,056
People per sq mi
37.9
Median age
$67,874
Median household income
$31,171
Per capita income
$386,200
Median home value
$1,391
Median monthly rent
60.1%
Home ownership
15.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
Unemployment
8,668
Housing units
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,078
Under 5
1,107
1,370
5–9
1,406
1,337
10–14
1,373
1,389
15–19
1,427
1,102
20–24
1,132
2,541
25–34
2,609
2,891
35–44
2,968
2,497
45–54
2,563
1,249
55–59
1,282
1,304
60–64
1,339
1,625
65–74
1,669
689
75–84
708
187
85+
191
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,439 | 24.2% |
| 18 and over | 29,594 | 75.8% |
| 65 and over | 5,069 | 13.0% |
| Median age | 37.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
54.9%
Asian
12.4%
Hispanic or Latino
10.3%
Two or more races
9.4%
Black or African American
6.8%
Other race
3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,904 | 54.9% |
| Asian | 5,387 | 12.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,473 | 10.3% |
| Two or more races | 4,111 | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 2,974 | 6.8% |
| Other race | 1,710 | 3.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 679 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 268 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.2% | 35.5% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.0% | 29.6% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.3% | 25.1% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 4.4% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
6.0%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
7.9%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
20.4%
$75k–$100k
11.2%
$100k–$150k
17.3%
$150k–$200k
9.2%
$200k+
6.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.2% |
| $200k+ | 6.4% |
| Median income | $67,874 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.4%
$50k–$100k
3.5%
$100k–$150k
2.5%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k–$300k
10.7%
$300k–$500k
52.5%
$500k–$1M
20.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $386,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,391 |
| Owner occupied | 60.1% |
| Renter occupied | 39.9% |
| Vacant | 3.9% |
| Single-family detached | 55.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.1% |
| Mobile homes | 8.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.99 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.8% |
| 3 or more | 25.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 40.8% |
| Electricity | 54.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.9% |
| Fuel oil | 1.4% |
| Wood | 1.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,367 | 47.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,169 | 8.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,193 | 16.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,770 | 27.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,847 | 35.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,457 | 25.6% |
| Average household size | 2.83 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.0% | 33.8% |
| Married | 49.9% | 43.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 7.6% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 13.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.6%
Some HS, no diploma
8.5%
HS graduate
27.5%
Some college, no degree
24.1%
Associate's degree
9.2%
Bachelor's degree
14.7%
Graduate / professional
7.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 462 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 455 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 4,334 | 43.4% |
| High school | 2,584 | 25.9% |
| College / grad school | 2,153 | 21.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.4%
Retail trade
10.5%
Manufacturing
10.3%
Transportation & utilities
8.8%
Construction
8.5%
Professional & management
8.5%
Other services
8.3%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Public administration
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.1% |
| Service | 23.3% |
| Sales & office | 17.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.5% |
| Production & transportation | 17.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.0% |
| Government | 9.7% |
| Self-employed | 7.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 12.9% |
| Public transit | 7.1% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 10.7% |
| Other means | 2.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.4 |
Poverty
All people
15.3%
Under 18 years
21.2%
18 and over
13.4%
Married-couple families
7.3%
Female-led households
23.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.5% |
| Retirement income | 14.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 9.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 21.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.1% |
| High blood pressure | 28.8% |
| High cholesterol | 27.9% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 20.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.8% |
| Binge drinking | 18.9% |
| No physical activity | 21.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.1% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.3% |
| Poor mental health | 17.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 15.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.0% |
| Visited dentist | 58.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.5% |
| Teeth loss | 18.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,562 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.1% |
| Under 18 | 7.0% |
| 18–64 years | 14.1% |
| 65 and over | 44.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 53.7% |
| Public insurance | 45.8% |
| No insurance | 10.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,848 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 7,222 | 19.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,838 | 7.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,333 | 3.6% |
| Other languages | 2,819 | 7.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,014 | 74.3% |
| Born in same state | 28,400 | 72.8% |
| Born in different state | 17,302 | 44.3% |
| Foreign born | 614 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10,019 | 25.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,191 | 51.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,398 | 6.1% |
| French | 2,352 | 6% |
| Arab | 1,728 | 4.4% |
| Polish | 795 | 2% |
| English | 363 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 217 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 179 | 0.5% |
| German | 161 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 36 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.6% |
| Internet access | 93.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97236
What city is ZIP code 97236 in?
ZIP code 97236 is primarily assigned to Portland, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97236 in?
ZIP code 97236 falls within Multnomah County, Oregon.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97236?
15% of residents in ZIP code 97236 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97236?
The median home value in ZIP code 97236 is $386,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 97236?
ZIP code 97236 has an estimated population of 39,033 residents, with a density of 5,057 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 97236?
The median household income in ZIP code 97236 is $67,874, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 97236 in?
ZIP code 97236 observes the PST timezone.