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Population and households in ZIP 97006
Household size in ZIP 97006
| Period | ZIP 97006 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.63 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 97006 has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. The Portland area as a whole looks much the same. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 97006
| Period | ZIP 97006 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.0 | 37.3 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.1 | 38.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.9 | 39.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.1 | 41.0 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +3.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 97006 is 36.1 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 33.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 13 of the 166 Oregon ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 97006
| Period | ZIP 97006 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 9.4% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 9.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in ZIP 97006 (12.5%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in the Portland area overall (9.5%).
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 97006
Renters in ZIP 97006
| Period | ZIP 97006 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.0% | 36.6% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 53.6% | 39.1% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.2% | 37.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 58.7% | 38.3% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +1.7 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 97006 rent: 58.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly four in ten owners (37.9%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 9.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 97006
| Period | ZIP 97006 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 7.4% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 6.1% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.4% of homes in ZIP 97006 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.4 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 97006
| Period | ZIP 97006 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1977 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1978 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1980 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1981 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 97006 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1997, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing. Of the 166 Oregon ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 97006
| Period | ZIP 97006 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $962 | $961 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,126 | $1,105 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,443 | $1,374 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,995 | $1,794 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,034 | +$833 | +$731 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 97006 costs $1,995 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,034 a month from 2006–10, a 108% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Of the 166 Oregon ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 have higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 97006
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 97006
| Period | ZIP 97006 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.0% | 33.3% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.4% | 34.5% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.4% | 39.2% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.1% | 42.6% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 97006 is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (49.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.1 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 97006
| Period | ZIP 97006 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.7% | 90.0% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.2% | 90.6% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.6% | 91.9% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 93.2% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 97006: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Portland area. The share with a diploma is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 97006
| Period | ZIP 97006 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 8.6% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 9.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −4.0 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 97006 than nationally: unemployment was 4.3%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 97006 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 97006 | 2.44 | 36.1 | 12.5% | 58.7% | 5.4% | 1997 | $1,995 | 49.1% | 94.5% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 97003 | 2.62 | 36.9 | 14.0% | 39.0% | 6.8% | 1991 | $2,003 | 37.6% | 91.2% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 97229 | 2.77 | 39.9 | 7.2% | 29.3% | 3.6% | 1998 | $2,395 | 70.5% | 98.3% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 97078 | 2.78 | 36.6 | 6.6% | 36.7% | 5.0% | 1991 | $2,040 | 35.5% | 89.2% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 97005 | 2.43 | 38.8 | 9.6% | 57.1% | 4.0% | 1975 | $1,653 | 38.0% | 84.5% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 97124 | 2.61 | 37.4 | 9.4% | 53.6% | 4.3% | 1989 | $2,070 | 44.8% | 93.1% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 97123 | 2.76 | 38.2 | 10.7% | 30.8% | 4.7% | 1989 | $1,936 | 35.9% | 85.7% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 97225 | 2.23 | 42.3 | 6.7% | 44.9% | 4.6% | 1972 | $1,834 | 61.8% | 96.5% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 97007 | 2.61 | 41.8 | 8.4% | 26.4% | 3.9% | 1993 | $2,166 | 55.7% | 94.3% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 97008 | 2.39 | 41.2 | 9.0% | 43.5% | 7.0% | 1979 | $1,911 | 48.2% | 93.0% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 97221 | 2.40 | 44.1 | 8.9% | 30.0% | 5.9% | 1968 | $1,834 | 75.7% | 99.4% | 2.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 97006. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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