ZIP Code 97227 Demographics & Data

Portland, OR (ZIP Code 97227) Data

Oregon

Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 97227

The ZIP Code 97227 is associated with the city of Portland in Oregon in Multnomah County. The 97227 ZIP Code has a median age of 34.4 years, and 12.7% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $71,232, and approximately 9% of the population lives below the poverty line. In this Oregon region, an estimated 60.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $49,448. The current population estimate is 5,146.

Population in 97227

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 97227 is 5,146.

Portland, OR

The 97227 ZIP Code is associated with Portland, OR in Multnomah County.

Area Codes associated with 97227

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 97227 include 503, and 971.

Sunrise / Sunset in 97227

Sunrise: 7:44 am
Sunset: 4:27 pm
Sunrise in 97227 7:44 am
Sunrise in 97227 4:27 pm

Weather forecast for 97227

Tonight's forecast for 97227: A chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 97227

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 97227 Good

Internet in 97227

An estimated 97.2% of households in ZIP Code 97227 have a computer, while about 91.1% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 97227

In ZIP Code 97227, males make up an estimated 51.3% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 48.7%.

Health Insurance in 97227

Approximately 7.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 97227 (Portland, OR) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 97227

The median household income in ZIP Code 97227 is $71,232, while the region's mean household income is $95,748. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $49,448. The per capita income in ZIP Code 97227 of $49,448 is approximately 46.46% more than the per capita income in Oregon overall of $33,763. An estimated 9.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 4.21% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.0% of the population in 97227 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.5% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.4% of 97227 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 97227. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 97227

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 9.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 5.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 6.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 9.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 19.0%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 14.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 15.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 5.3%
$200,000 or more per year 12.0%

Education levels in ZIP Code 97227

In ZIP Code 97227, 95.0% of the population graduated high school, while 60.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 24.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 14.1% in this Multnomah County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 97227

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.7%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 14.1%
Some college, no degree 14.5%
Associate's degree 5.8%
Bachelor's degree 36.5%
Graduate or professional degree 24.1%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 97227. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 97227

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 97227, 94.0% is one race, while 6.0% are two or more races. Approximately 8.4% of 97227 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 97227 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (80.8%), followed by Black or African American (12.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 97227. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 97227

Industry Percent
White 80.8%
Black or African American 12.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 7.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.2%
Some other race 2.9%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 97227

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 97227, an estimated 52.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 11.1% of homes in the region were built in 2014 or later, while an estimated 1.6% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969 in this Multnomah County region.

Age of Housing in 97227

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 11.1%
Built between 2010 and 2013 5.6%
Built between 2000 and 2009 9.2%
Built between 1990 and 1999 5.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 2.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 3.9%
Built between 1960 and 1969 1.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 2.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 5.7%
Built in 1939 or earlier 52.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 97227. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 97227

Residents of ZIP Code 97227 are younger than average. The median age of 34.4 years in ZIP Code 97227 is approximately 9.71% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 89.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 12.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 34.5% of the population in 97227 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 18.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.1% of 97227 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 97227. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 97227

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.1%
5 to 9 years 1.5%
10 to 14 years 1.8%
15 to 19 years 4.1%
20 to 24 years 6.4%
25 to 34 years 34.5%
35 to 44 years 18.0%
45 to 54 years 12.6%
55 to 59 years 3.4%
60 to 64 years 4.5%
65 to 74 years 6.8%
75 to 84 years 2.2%
85 years and over 0.1%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 97227 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 97227. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 97227

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 97227 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 97227 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 97227 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 97227

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 97227. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 97227. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 97227

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 97227

In 97227, 79.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.8 minutes. Approximately 22.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 97227 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.2% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.2% of 97227 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 97227. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 97227

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.2%
Construction 4.8%
Manufacturing 5.5%
Wholesale trade 2.2%
Retail trade 10.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.6%
Information 4.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 7.8%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 18.2%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 22.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 11.8%
Other services, except public administration 4.1%
Public administration 4.1%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 97227

In ZIP Code 97227, 86.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.2% of homes. Lastly, 2.0% 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 in 97227

Language Spoken Percent
English only 86.4%
Spanish 7.6%
Other Indo-European languages 1.8%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 2.2%
Other languages 2.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 97227. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Utilities in ZIP Code 97227 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 97227 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.2 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 1.94% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 36.27% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 97227. This visualizes electricity rates in 97227 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 97227

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 97227 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

Solar Power in 97227

Month ZIP Code 97227 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 1.85 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.38 3 6.31
Mar 3.63 3.65 7.02
Apr 4.64 5.13 7.3
May 5.2 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.49 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.47 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.35 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.59 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.64 3.32 6.92
Nov 2.35 2.33 5.99
Dec 1.85 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 97227. This visualizes solar power levels in 97227 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.