97266 ZIP Code — Portland, OR
Multnomah County, Oregon
ZIP code 97266 is located in Portland, Oregon, within Multnomah County. It covers approximately 6.06 square miles and serves a population of 35,719 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 503.
About ZIP code 97266
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 $381,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
Median household income is $67,350. SNAP benefit usage at 23% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
35,719
population
6.06
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97266 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97266
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97266. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Portland | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
97206 Portland (2.1 mi)
97216 Portland (2.2 mi)
97236 Portland (2.7 mi)
97086 Happy Valley (2.9 mi)
97086 Happy Valley (2.9 mi)
97215 Portland (3 mi)
97233 Portland (3.7 mi)
97222 Portland (4 mi)
97202 Portland (4.3 mi)
97213 Portland (4.4 mi)
97214 Portland (4.8 mi)
97220 Portland (4.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 35,719 |
| Population density | 5,894 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 41 |
| County FIPS | 051 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.06 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 45.4817 |
| Longitude | -122.5574 |
| 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 | 42.5% | 35.5% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 29.6% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.4% | 25.1% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
Demographics & statistics
35,719
Population
5,894
People per sq mi
38.6
Median age
$67,350
Median household income
$33,134
Per capita income
$381,900
Median home value
$1,470
Median monthly rent
56.6%
Home ownership
17.0%
Poverty rate
7.0%
Unemployment
7,980
Housing units
27.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
824
Under 5
779
819
5–9
775
1,069
10–14
1,012
1,039
15–19
982
1,178
20–24
1,115
3,025
25–34
2,861
3,124
35–44
2,956
2,395
45–54
2,265
1,264
55–59
1,195
1,176
60–64
1,113
1,536
65–74
1,453
603
75–84
571
303
85+
287
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,797 | 19.0% |
| 18 and over | 28,922 | 81.0% |
| 65 and over | 4,753 | 13.3% |
| Median age | 38.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
56.6%
Asian
15.9%
Two or more races
9.3%
Hispanic or Latino
7%
Black or African American
4.8%
Other race
3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,732 | 56.6% |
| Asian | 6,110 | 15.9% |
| Two or more races | 3,578 | 9.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,709 | 7% |
| Black or African American | 1,861 | 4.8% |
| Other race | 1,469 | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 678 | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 291 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.5% | 35.5% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 29.6% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.4% | 25.1% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
5.5%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
8.3%
$35k–$50k
11.4%
$50k–$75k
17.5%
$75k–$100k
10.5%
$100k–$150k
19.7%
$150k–$200k
9.5%
$200k+
6.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.5% |
| $200k+ | 6.2% |
| Median income | $67,350 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.9%
$50k–$100k
2.1%
$100k–$150k
0.9%
$150k–$200k
0.8%
$200k–$300k
13.0%
$300k–$500k
61.1%
$500k–$1M
17.9%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $381,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,470 |
| Owner occupied | 56.6% |
| Renter occupied | 43.4% |
| Vacant | 4.0% |
| Single-family detached | 62.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.2% |
| Mobile homes | 3.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.71 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.0% |
| 3 or more | 20.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 45.2% |
| Electricity | 50.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Fuel oil | 1.4% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,393 | 41.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,690 | 12.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,861 | 21.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,189 | 24.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,934 | 30.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,056 | 23.3% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.3% | 35.2% |
| Married | 38.9% | 40.9% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 7.0% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 15.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.2%
Some HS, no diploma
7.7%
HS graduate
28.8%
Some college, no degree
20.6%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
18.6%
Graduate / professional
8.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 326 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 331 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 2,661 | 37.2% |
| High school | 2,040 | 28.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,790 | 25.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.1%
Retail trade
15.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.7%
Manufacturing
9.4%
Professional & management
9.2%
Transportation & utilities
7.6%
Construction
7.5%
Other services
5.5%
Public administration
4.3%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.6% |
| Service | 21.1% |
| Sales & office | 18.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.9% |
| Production & transportation | 16.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.7% |
| Government | 11.8% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 60.7% |
| Carpool | 13.7% |
| Public transit | 7.7% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 12.9% |
| Other means | 3.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.3 |
Poverty
All people
17.0%
Under 18 years
17.3%
18 and over
17.0%
Married-couple families
8.0%
Female-led households
14.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.3% |
| Retirement income | 17.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 9.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 23.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.4% |
| High blood pressure | 28.6% |
| High cholesterol | 27.8% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 20.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.5% |
| Binge drinking | 18.7% |
| No physical activity | 21.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.0% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.4% |
| Poor mental health | 16.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 15.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.8% |
| Visited dentist | 58.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.4% |
| Teeth loss | 18.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,753 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.5% |
| Under 18 | 8.3% |
| 18–64 years | 15.1% |
| 65 and over | 43.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.1% |
| Public insurance | 41.6% |
| No insurance | 9.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 34,116 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 5,479 | 16.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,030 | 3.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 812 | 2.4% |
| Other languages | 3,418 | 10.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,213 | 79.0% |
| Born in same state | 27,488 | 77.0% |
| Born in different state | 14,966 | 41.9% |
| Foreign born | 725 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7,506 | 21.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,521 | 60.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,298 | 9.2% |
| Italian | 2,974 | 8.3% |
| Polish | 985 | 2.8% |
| Arab | 910 | 2.5% |
| English | 466 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 169 | 0.5% |
| German | 97 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 27 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.8% |
| Internet access | 94.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97266
What city is ZIP code 97266 in?
ZIP code 97266 is primarily assigned to Portland, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97266 in?
ZIP code 97266 falls within Multnomah County, Oregon.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97266?
17% of residents in ZIP code 97266 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97266?
The median home value in ZIP code 97266 is $381,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 97266?
ZIP code 97266 has an estimated population of 35,719 residents, with a density of 5,896 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 97266?
The median household income in ZIP code 97266 is $67,350, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 97266 in?
ZIP code 97266 observes the PST timezone.