The ZIP Code 97217 is associated with the city of Portland in Oregon in Multnomah County. The 97217 ZIP Code has a median age of 37.3 years, and 14.2% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $80,953, and approximately 8% of the population lives below the poverty line. In this Oregon region, an estimated 52.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $42,376. The current population estimate is 34,709.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 97217 is $80,953, while the region's mean household income is $96,303. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $42,376. The per capita income in ZIP Code 97217 of $42,376 is approximately 25.51% more than the per capita income in Oregon overall of $33,763. An estimated 7.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 18.95% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.9% of the population in 97217 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 17.6% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 3.4% of 97217 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 15.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 19.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 8.4% |
In ZIP Code 97217, 95.0% of the population graduated high school, while 52.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 18.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 14.3% in this Multnomah County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 14.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.8% |
| Associate's degree | 6.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 34.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 18.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 97217, 94.1% is one race, while 5.9% are two or more races. Approximately 9.9% of 97217 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 97217 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (82.8%), followed by Black or African American (11.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.6% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1.0% |
| Some other race | 1.9% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 97217 in January 2025 comes in at $501,287. The January 2025 value is approximately 1% higher than the $496,404 median value in August 2024, and 1% higher than the $496,703 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 97217, an estimated 42.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 12.3% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 3.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Multnomah County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $501,287 |
| Dec 2024 | $500,624 |
| Nov 2024 | $499,194 |
| Oct 2024 | $497,745 |
| Sep 2024 | $497,084 |
| Aug 2024 | $496,404 |
| Jul 2024 | $496,980 |
| Jun 2024 | $497,064 |
| May 2024 | $497,952 |
| Apr 2024 | $497,780 |
| Mar 2024 | $497,502 |
| Feb 2024 | $496,703 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 4.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 12.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 42.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 97217 are younger than average. The median age of 37.3 years in ZIP Code 97217 is approximately 2.1% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 84.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 23.1% of the population in 97217 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 21.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.8% of 97217 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 23.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 21.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.5% |
| 85 years and over | 0.8% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 97217 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 97217 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 97217, 77.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.5 minutes. Approximately 23.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 97217 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.0% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 97217 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.9% |
| Construction | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 10.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.7% |
| Retail trade | 9.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.3% |
| Information | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 17.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.4% |
| Public administration | 3.5% |
In ZIP Code 97217, 86.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.4% of homes. Lastly, 1.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Multnomah County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 86.9% |
| Spanish | 7.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 2.4% |
| Other languages | 1.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 97217 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.16 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 0.97% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 36.87% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 97217 | 10.72¢/kWh | 8.45¢/kWh | 5.35¢/kWh |
| Oregon | 15.96¢/kWh | 10.62¢/kWh | 8.56¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 97217 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.19 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.02 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 3.52 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 4.84 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.19 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.46 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.51 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.15 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.39 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.63 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.25 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.75 | 1.78 | 5.46 |