97236 ZIP Code
Portland, Oregon
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 97236 |
| City/Town: | Portland |
| County: | Multnomah |
| State: | Oregon |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 39,033 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,874 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,612 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,053 |
| Median Home Value: | $386,200 |
| Land Area: | 7.7 sq miles
20.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 45.4830, -122.5123 |
Population Information (97236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 39,033 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,263 | 49.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,770 | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,185 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,776 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,710 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,816 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,234 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,150 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,859 | 15.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,060 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,531 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,643 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,294 | 8.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,397 | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 378 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (97236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $386,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,391 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,053 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,499 | 96.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 554 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,114 | 60.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,385 | 39.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (97236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,312 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,271 | 8.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,239 | 8.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,233 | 27.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,351 | 24.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,432 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,875 | 14.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,911 | 7.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (97236 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,874 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $87,496 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $75,595 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,612 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (97236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,964 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,363 | 92.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,568 | 7.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,959 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,879 | 82.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,870 | 9.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,509 | 7.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 105 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (97236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,904 | 61.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,974 | 7.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 268 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 5,387 | 13.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 679 | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,710 | 4.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,111 | 10.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,473 | 11.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 7,204 | 18.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5,028 | 12.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 122 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 477 | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,577 | 4.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (97236 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 415 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 815 | 6.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,067 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,062 | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,428 | 10.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,760 | 20.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,515 | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,333 | 17.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,245 | 9.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 859 | 6.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (97236 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,482 | 64.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,448 | 12.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,356 | 7.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 200 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 471 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,031 | 10.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (97236 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 229 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,649 | 8.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,998 | 10.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 558 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,026 | 10.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,701 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 215 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 931 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,648 | 8.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,069 | 21.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,203 | 11.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,614 | 8.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 522 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (97236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (97236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 34,706 | 88.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,805 | 53.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,721 | 45.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,003 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (97236 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,227 | 83.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,308 | 24.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,971 | 14.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,005 | 7.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,236 | 9.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,868 | 21.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (97236 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,794 | 55.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 784 | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 661 | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 860 | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 916 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 764 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,141 | 8.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,120 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (97236 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 166 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 711 | 5.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,299 | 16.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,536 | 18.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,479 | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,231 | 15.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,063 | 14.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,375 | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 682 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 511 | 3.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (97236 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 296 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 925 | 6.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,313 | 30.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,088 | 43.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,882 | 13.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 549 | 3.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (97236 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,507 | 40.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 251 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,355 | 54.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 187 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 149 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 39 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (97236 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,414 | 10.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,571 | 33.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,026 | 29.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,488 | 25.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (97236 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 519 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 281 | 3.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 204 | 2.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 346 | 4.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 870 | 10.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,259 | 52.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,635 | 20.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (97236 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,057 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $808 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,391 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.99 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.38 |
Households (97236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,499 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,367 | 47.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,938 | 21.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,193 | 16.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,770 | 27.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,847 | 35.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,457 | 25.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.83 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.38 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (97236 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,308 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,970 | 39.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,637 | 49.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 144 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,267 | 8.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,423 | 35.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (97236 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,988 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 462 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 455 | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,334 | 43.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,584 | 25.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,153 | 21.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (97236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,561 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,562 | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,709 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,249 | 16.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 658 | 10.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,440 | 55.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,151 | 34.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (97236 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 33,065 | 84.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,789 | 14.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,005 | 69.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,581 | 27.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 816 | 14.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 203 | 3.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (97236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,014 | 74.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 614 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 10,019 | 1631.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 10,019 | 1631.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 10,019 | 1631.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,539 | 250.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 509 | 82.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 396 | 64.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,361 | 547.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 73 | 11.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (97236 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,848 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,069 | 62.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 13,779 | 37.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,465 | 14.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,374 | 9.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 4,430 | 12.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 510 | 1.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (97236 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,499 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,681 | 93.9% | 89.4% |
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