ZIP Code 97202: Population, Income, Housing

State: OR

Total population: 43,533 Household income: $104,971 Rent: $1,705

Overview

Total population

43,533

Rent

$1,705

Year built

1956

Household income

$104,971

Per capita income

$62,899

Poverty rate

10.1%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.2 persons

Rent over 30% of income

48.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Oregon

County

Multnomah County

City

Portland

Total population

43,533

Adults over 25

32,428

Total households

19,449

Household size

2.2 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$104,971

Per capita income

$62,899

Poverty rate

10.1%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

48.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,705

Year built

1956

Households that rent

49.9%

Households that own

50.1%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.9

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

80.3%

Black

1.8%

Asian

4.9%

Two or more races

9.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

8.4%

Not Hispanic or Latino

91.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

16,526 (67.3%)

Commute time to work

25 mins

Work from home

8,038 (32.7%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

22.1%

High school graduate or GED

7.2%

Some college or associate degree

5.9%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

64.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 97202 with: Multnomah County, OR Portland, OR Portland metro area, OR-WA Oregon United States

ZIP 97202

Total population43,533

Rent$1,705

Year built1956

Household income$104,971

Per capita income$62,899

Poverty rate10.1%

Unemployment rateN/A

Multnomah County, OR

Total population801,477

Rent$1,646

Year built1972

Household income$88,766

Per capita income$53,996

Poverty rate12.6%

Unemployment rate4.1%

Portland, OR

Total population641,165

Rent$1,655

Year built1966

Household income$90,919

Per capita income$57,029

Poverty rate12.7%

Unemployment rate4.1%

Portland Metro Area, OR-WA

Total population2,520,987

Rent$1,724

Year built1984

Household income$97,436

Per capita income$51,936

Poverty rate9.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Oregon State

Total population4,254,293

Rent$1,525

Year built1981

Household income$83,011

Per capita income$45,612

Poverty rate11.9%

Unemployment rate4.2%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP97202	CountyMultnomah, OR	CityPortland, OR	Metro AreaPortland metro area, OR-WA	StateOregon	CountryUnited States
Total population	43,533	801,477	641,165	2,520,987	4,254,293	334,922,499
Rent	$1,705	$1,646	$1,655	$1,724	$1,525	$1,413
Year built	1956	1972	1966	1984	1981	1980
Household income	$104,971	$88,766	$90,919	$97,436	$83,011	$80,734
Per capita income	$62,899	$53,996	$57,029	$51,936	$45,612	$44,673
Poverty rate	10.1%	12.6%	12.7%	9.5%	11.9%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.1%	4.1%	4%	4.2%	4%

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Summary for 97202

Rent & Income

In 97202, the typical monthly rent is $1,705 and the typical household income is $104,971. Rent here is similar to Portland and higher than Oregon, and household income is higher than both Portland and Oregon. The estimated poverty rate is 10.1%, which is lower than in both Portland and Oregon.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 49.9% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 48.6% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 64.8% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 97202 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 97202 — Poverty

How ZIP 97202 compares in Oregon (57 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,705	37 / 57	from lower rent	$1,022 – $2,102
Household income	$104,971	10 / 57	from higher income	$52,022 – $161,570
Poverty rate	10.1%	25 / 57	from lower poverty	5.1% – 28.5%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Oregon with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 97202

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 97202 places 37th out of 57 ZIP Codes in Oregon. Throughout Oregon, numbers span from $1,022 in ZIP 97603 up to $2,102 in ZIP 97068.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 10th out of 57 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $52,022 in ZIP 97401 up to $161,570 in ZIP 97229.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 97202 comes 25th out of 57 ZIP Codes. In Oregon as a whole, the range goes from 5.1% in ZIP 97007 up to 28.5% in ZIP 97401.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 97202 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,705 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 97202

Annual Household Income: $104,971

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 97202

Estimated Rate: 10.1%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 97202

In ZIP Code 97202, households that rent: 9,704 (49.9%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	9,704	49.9%
Owner-Occupied	9,745	50.1%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 97202

In ZIP Code 97202, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 4,712 (48.6%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	4,712	48.6%
Other renter households	4,992	51.4%
Total renter households	9,704	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 97202

Less than High School: 7,160 people (22.1%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 2,319 people (7.2%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 1,923 people (5.9%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 21,026 people (64.8%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 32,428

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.