🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

97221

Portland

ZIP Code 97221 is a standard zip code serving Portland, Portland, Oregon (OR), in Multnomah County, United States. It has an estimated population of 11,630 with a median household income of $92,024. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Oregon (OR)
County: Multnomah
City: Portland
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 45.491800
Longitude: -122.726700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 4.28 mi²
Population Density: 2715.0 people per mi² (85th percentile)
Bounding Box: 45.520896°N, 45.476133°S, -122.699379°E, -122.744771°W

With 11,630 residents spread across 4.28 square miles, this area has a population density of 2715.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

11,630

Population

70th percentile

$92,024

Median Income

90th percentile

$432,300

Median Home Value

90th percentile

4.28 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 97221 is $92,024, and the median home value is $432,300. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

5,213

Total Units

4,942

Occupied Units

94.8%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

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97208

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97210

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