ZIP Code 97232 in Portland, OR

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Portland, Oregon
County:Multnomah County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:36:00 PM
Population:15,382 [See All]
Area Codes:503 / 971
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:45.5296, -122.6439
Land Area:1.87 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 97232 has 15,382 residents and 8,592 households (average 1.73 persons per household). The median age is 35.9 years, younger than the state (39.9) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.9% male and 50.1% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (75.8%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:15,382Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:15,152Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:18,405Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:8,225.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$71,278Source: Census ACS
Households:8,592Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$801,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.73Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:4.03Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--11,33911,40411,78411,83812,03812,54512,86512,41913,70614,14014,78014,94115,152
Decennial Census11,472------------------15,382------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 35.9

Male Median Age: 36.5

Female Median Age: 35

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1852182452154021,0431,2308546825384503443413502631159796
Female1662122292365521,3141,146721563448356263290295333233166191
Total3514304744519542,3572,3761,5751,245986806607631645596348263287
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:11,65577.11%
Black:6604.37%
Hispanic:*1,3298.79%
Asian:8545.65%
American Indian:1340.89%
Hawaiian:350.23%
Other:4472.96%
Total:15,114100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:7,66849.85%36.5 years
Females:7,71450.15%35.0 years
Total:15,382100%35.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:13,57789.61%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:4783.15%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:5023.31%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:5957.24%
Total Population:15,152100%
Total Native Population:14,05592.76%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,0977.24%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $71,278, which is well under the state median ($80,426), is up $29,446 (70.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,219. Family households earn a median of $146,199 versus $54,028 for nonfamily households (a difference of $92,171). By gender, male median income is $71,380 and female is $63,852, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,528 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 74.3%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (62.3%). The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is a bit above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (58.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$41,832$44,309$45,066$45,671$50,311$54,483$56,060$59,807$63,059$59,109$67,591$75,013$71,278
Median Family Income$82,412$88,708$86,429$91,250$93,019$97,270$103,472$118,929$123,617$121,318$125,365$142,344$146,199
Median NonFamily Income$33,025$34,387$33,569$33,766$36,062$38,438$42,013$46,417$47,230$43,998$50,862$53,648$54,028
Median Male Income$46,846$51,076$52,216$50,951$50,943$51,540$54,215$58,353$58,929$60,833$65,357$75,119$71,380
Median Female Income$40,586$41,092$42,575$40,923$41,394$44,083$44,238$46,893$48,865$48,478$53,813$59,120$63,852
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:9,55269.95%
Unemployed:5954.36%
Not In Labor Force:3,50925.70%
Total:13,656100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:5,59458.56%
Service:1,24213.00%
Sales and Office:1,68917.68%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:5625.88%
Production, transportation, and material moving:4654.87%
Total Civilian Employed Population:9,552100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $801,300, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is up $350,100 (77.59%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $185,200. The median gross rent is $1,584, which is far above the national median ($1,348), is up $781 (97.26%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $287. Of occupied housing, owners make up 25.34% (69.19% with a mortgage, 30.81% free-and-clear) and renters 74.66% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.67%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$451,200$447,100$445,500$444,000$466,900$497,500$564,600$590,700$616,100$632,100$660,000$726,900$801,300
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:380.58%
$500 to $999:4426.76%
$1,000 to $1,499:2,34435.83%
$1,500 to $1,999:2,36736.18%
$2,000 to $2,499:72011.01%
$2,500 to $2,999:2994.57%
$3,000 or more:2363.61%
No Rent:961.47%
Total:6,542100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$803$832$901$929$992$1,095$1,182$1,229$1,297$1,361$1,410$1,523$1,584
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,53617.53%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):6847.81%
Renter Occupied:6,54274.66%
Total Occupied Housing Units:8,762100%

Occupied Housing Units:8,76291.33%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):8328.67%
Total Housing Units:9,594100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:2,41025.12%
Multi-Family Units:7,18474.88%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:9,594100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 65.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 95.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 7.80%, which is on par with the state rate (6.20%). The share of people in poverty is 4.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 5.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.90 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (42.01%). College enrollment is 42.01%, which is markedly above the state rate (26.60%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1190.98%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:3963.25%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):8116.65%
Some college, no degree:2,18917.94%
Associate's degree:7055.78%
Bachelor's degree:4,88040.00%
Graduate or professional degree:3,10025.41%
Total:12,200100%
High school or higher:11,68595.78%
Bachelor's degree or higher:7,98065.41%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:10,84764.95%
Public Insurance:4,67828.01%
No Insurance:1,1757.04%
Total:16,700100%
Has Health Insurance:15,52592.96%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty9.7%7.2%8.6%7.6%5.1%4.0%4.2%2.5%2.3%4.2%2.2%3.0%4.2%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:1174.53%
Kindergarten:702.71%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):77830.10%
High school (grades 9-12):53420.66%
College or graduate school:1,08642.01%
Total:2,585100%
Early Childhood:1877.23%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,38253.46%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 97232 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 1,275 business establishments, employing about 20,104 people with an annual payroll of $1,381,400,000. USPS data shows 10,639 residential mailboxes and 1,351 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:10,639Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,351Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:12,352Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:3,311Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:6,845Source: USPS
# of Businesses:1,275Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$328,924,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,381,400,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:20,104Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 97232 is located in Multnomah County, Oregon, within the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38900) and Oregon's 1st and 3rd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 2,510,529 people, about 0.61% of whom live in ZIP Code 97232. It covers 1.87 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.028 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WASource: Census
CBSA Number:38900Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:2,510,529Source: Census
MSA:Portland-Salem, OR-WA CMSASource: Census
Land Area:1.87 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.028 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01,03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:3007, 1074.46 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Portland-Vancouver, OR-WA PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4159000Source: Census
Place Name:Portland city; OregonSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


97233 | | 97231

Schools in ZIP Code 97232


ZIP Code 97232 is in the Portland School District 1J, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Laurelhurst Elementary School 840 Ne 41st Ave
Portland, OR 97232
District: Portland School District 1J
Da Vinci Middle School 2508 Ne Everett
Portland, OR 97232
District: Portland School District 1J
Village Free School 1785a Ne Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
District: Private School
Pacific Crest Community School 116 Ne 29th Ave
Portland, OR 97232
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 97232


Concorde Career College-Portland 1425 Ne Irving Street, Bldg 300
Portland, OR 97232-4203
Type: Post Secondary
Carrington College-Portland 2004 Lloyd Center, 3rd Fl.
Portland, OR 97232-1309
Type: Post Secondary
Beau Monde Academy Of Barbering And Cosmetology 2201 Lloyd Center Suite C304
Portland, OR 97232-1315
Type: Post Secondary
Oregon College Of Oriental Medicine 75 Nw Couch
Portland, OR 97209
Type: Post Secondary
Pacific Northwest College Of Art 511 Nw Broadway
Portland, OR 97209-3404
Type: Post Secondary
Portland Actors Conservatory 128 Nw 11th Ave.
Portland, OR 97209
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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