ZIP Code 97236: Population, Income, Housing

State: OR

Total population: 37,558 Household income: $75,090 Rent: $1,635

Overview

Total population

37,558

Rent

$1,635

Year built

1979

Household income

$75,090

Per capita income

$33,339

Poverty rate

15.3%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.8 persons

Rent over 30% of income

59.4%

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

37,558

Adults over 25

25,972

Total households

13,054

Household size

2.8 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

$75,090

Per capita income

$33,339

Poverty rate

15.3%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

59.4%

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

$1,635

Year built

1979

Households that rent

41.6%

Households that own

58.4%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.2

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).

Race

White

53.6%

Black

8.3%

Asian

14.5%

Two or more races

15.5%

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

19.1%

Not Hispanic or Latino

80.9%

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).

Commute

Commute rate

15,654 (86.1%)

Commute time to work

29 mins

Work from home

2,519 (13.9%)

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).

Education

Less than high school

41.8%

High school graduate or GED

26.7%

Some college or associate degree

9.5%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

21.9%

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).

Comparison of ZIP Code 97236 with: Multnomah County, OR Portland, OR Portland metro area, OR-WA Oregon United States

ZIP 97236

Total population37,558

Rent$1,635

Year built1979

Household income$75,090

Per capita income$33,339

Poverty rate15.3%

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	ZIP97236	CountyMultnomah, OR	CityPortland, OR	Metro AreaPortland metro area, OR-WA	StateOregon	CountryUnited States
Total population	37,558	801,477	641,165	2,520,987	4,254,293	334,922,499
Rent	$1,635	$1,646	$1,655	$1,724	$1,525	$1,413
Year built	1979	1972	1966	1984	1981	1980
Household income	$75,090	$88,766	$90,919	$97,436	$83,011	$80,734
Per capita income	$33,339	$53,996	$57,029	$51,936	$45,612	$44,673
Poverty rate	15.3%	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 97236

Rent & Income

In 97236, the typical monthly rent is $1,635 and the typical household income is $75,090. Rent here is similar to Portland and higher than Oregon, and household income is lower than both Portland and Oregon. The estimated poverty rate is 15.3%, which is higher than in both Portland and Oregon.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 41.6% of households. About 59.4% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 21.9% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 97236 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 97236 — Poverty

How ZIP 97236 compares in Oregon (57 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,635	31 / 57	from lower rent	$1,022 – $2,102
Household income	$75,090	40 / 57	from higher income	$52,022 – $161,570
Poverty rate	15.3%	42 / 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 97236

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 31st out of 57 ZIP Codes in Oregon. Across Oregon, figures vary from $1,022 in ZIP 97603 up to $2,102 in ZIP 97068.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 97236 stands 40th out of 57 ZIP Codes. Throughout Oregon, numbers span from $52,022 in ZIP 97401 up to $161,570 in ZIP 97229.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 42nd out of 57 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 5.1% in ZIP 97007 up to 28.5% in ZIP 97401.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 97236 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,635 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 97236

Annual Household Income: $75,090

💡 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 97236

Estimated Rate: 15.3%

💡 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 97236

In ZIP Code 97236, households that rent: 5,429 (41.6%)

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

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	5,429	41.6%
Owner-Occupied	7,625	58.4%

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 97236

In ZIP Code 97236, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,224 (59.4%)

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

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	3,224	59.4%
Other renter households	2,205	40.6%
Total renter households	5,429	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 97236

Less than High School: 10,867 people (41.8%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,941 people (26.7%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,472 people (9.5%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 5,692 people (21.9%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 25,972

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.