ZIP Code 97205 Demographics & Data

Portland, OR (ZIP Code 97205) Data

Oregon

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 97205

The ZIP Code 97205 is associated with the city of Portland in Oregon in Multnomah County. The 97205 ZIP Code has a median age of 46.6 years, and 27.8% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is approximately $37,420, and an estimated 1% of the population is living below the poverty line. In this Oregon region, an estimated 54.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $50,633. The current population estimate is 7,462.

Population in 97205

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 97205 is 7,462.

Portland, OR

The 97205 ZIP Code is associated with Portland, OR in Multnomah County.

Area Codes associated with 97205

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 97205 include 503, and 971.

Sunrise / Sunset in 97205

Sunrise: 7:16 am
Sunset: 6:40 pm
Sunrise in 97205 7:16 am
Sunrise in 97205 6:40 pm

Weather forecast for 97205

Today's forecast for 97205: Sunny. High near 69, with temperatures falling to around 67 in the afternoon. North wind around 8 mph.

Current air quality in 97205

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 97205 Fair

Internet in 97205

An estimated 89.7% of households in ZIP Code 97205 have a computer, while about 77.8% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 97205

In ZIP Code 97205, males make up an estimated 50.2% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 49.8%.

Health Insurance in 97205

Approximately 6.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 97205 (Portland, OR) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 97205

The median household income in ZIP Code 97205 is $37,420, while the region's mean household income is $73,238. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $50,633. The per capita income in ZIP Code 97205 of $50,633 is approximately 49.97% more than the per capita income in Oregon overall of $33,763. An estimated 0.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 93.68% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.8% of the population in 97205 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 10.8% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 5.4% of 97205 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 97205. 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 97205

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 21.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 9.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 7.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 9.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 10.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 8.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 9.0%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 5.4%
$200,000 or more per year 9.0%

Education levels in ZIP Code 97205

In ZIP Code 97205, 94.7% of the population graduated high school, while 54.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 24.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 11.2% in this Multnomah County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 97205

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 3.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 11.2%
Some college, no degree 22.8%
Associate's degree 6.1%
Bachelor's degree 30.4%
Graduate or professional degree 24.2%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 97205. 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 97205

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 97205, 94.4% is one race, while 5.6% are two or more races. Approximately 4.4% of 97205 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 97205 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (88.8%), followed by Asian (7.3%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 97205. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 97205

Industry Percent
White 88.8%
Black or African American 5.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3.3%
Asian 7.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.4%
Some other race 0.9%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 97205

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 97205, an estimated 39.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 13.1% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Multnomah County region.

Age of Housing in 97205

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.4%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.8%
Built between 2000 and 2009 13.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 7.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 9.0%
Built between 1970 and 1979 2.7%
Built between 1960 and 1969 9.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 11.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 4.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 39.5%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 97205. 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 97205

Residents of ZIP Code 97205 are older than average. The median age of 46.6 years in ZIP Code 97205 is approximately 22.31% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 95.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 21.7% of the population in 97205 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.4% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.0% of 97205 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 97205. 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 97205

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 1.8%
5 to 9 years 1.0%
10 to 14 years 1.0%
15 to 19 years 2.2%
20 to 24 years 7.9%
25 to 34 years 21.7%
35 to 44 years 11.6%
45 to 54 years 13.4%
55 to 59 years 6.4%
60 to 64 years 13.3%
65 to 74 years 12.3%
75 to 84 years 4.4%
85 years and over 3.0%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 97205 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 97205. 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 97205

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 97205 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 97205 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 97205 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 97205

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 97205. 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 97205. 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 97205

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 97205

In 97205, 62.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.4 minutes. Approximately 18.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 97205 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 18.0% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 97205 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 97205. 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 97205

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 3.3%
Manufacturing 12.8%
Wholesale trade 1.9%
Retail trade 18.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.8%
Information 3.7%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 9.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 18.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 16.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 7.4%
Other services, except public administration 3.3%
Public administration 1.4%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 97205

In ZIP Code 97205, 87.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% 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 97205

Language Spoken Percent
English only 87.7%
Spanish 4.0%
Other Indo-European languages 4.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 3.5%
Other languages 0.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 97205. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 97205 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 97205, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 97205 in the past 12 months. Checking or savings account received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Multnomah County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 97205. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 97205

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 28
Checking or savings account 9
Credit card or prepaid card 4
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 2
Debt collection 1
Other 2
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 97205

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 30
Opening an account 6
Managing an account 2
Attempts to collect debt not owed 1
Closing an account 1
Other 6
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 97205. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Utilities in ZIP Code 97205 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 97205 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 97205. This visualizes electricity rates in 97205 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 97205

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 97205 10.72¢/kWh 8.45¢/kWh 5.35¢/kWh
Oregon 14.85¢/kWh 11.31¢/kWh 7.64¢/kWh
United States 16.62¢/kWh 13.58¢/kWh 8.81¢/kWh

Solar Power in 97205

Month ZIP Code 97205 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 1.8 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.37 3 6.31
Mar 3.56 3.65 7.02
Apr 4.83 5.13 7.3
May 5.19 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.43 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.59 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.35 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.59 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.63 3.32 6.92
Nov 2.25 2.33 5.99
Dec 1.76 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 97205. This visualizes solar power levels in 97205 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.