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Population and households in ZIP 97048
Household size in ZIP 97048
| Period | ZIP 97048 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.86 | 2.63 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.65 people per household, ZIP 97048 sits right at the national average. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Portland area, where it has 2.51 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.52, even as the national average fell.
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 97048
| Period | ZIP 97048 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8 | 37.3 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.4 | 38.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.3 | 39.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.4 | 41.0 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.7 | +3.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.4, ZIP 97048 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 40.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the southeast.
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 97048
| Period | ZIP 97048 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 9.4% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 9.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in ZIP 97048 (13.2%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.4 points, even as the national share fell.
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 97048
Renters in ZIP 97048
| Period | ZIP 97048 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 36.6% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.4% | 39.1% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 37.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 38.3% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +1.7 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.4% of households in ZIP 97048 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over a third of owners (34.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the southeast.
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 97048
| Period | ZIP 97048 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 7.4% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 6.1% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 97048 as nationally: 9.4%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Portland area (7.1%).
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 97048
| Period | ZIP 97048 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1977 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1978 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1980 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1981 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 97048 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the east.
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 97048
| Period | ZIP 97048 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $667 | $961 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $850 | $1,105 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $919 | $1,374 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,028 | $1,794 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$361 | +$833 | +$731 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 97048 pays $1,028 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $361 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only 11 of the 166 Oregon ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower 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 97048
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 97048
| Period | ZIP 97048 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 33.3% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 34.5% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 39.2% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 42.6% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 97048: 16.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 16 of the 166 Oregon ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 97048
| Period | ZIP 97048 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.6% | 90.0% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.6% | 90.6% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.5% | 91.9% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.5% | 93.2% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 97048 is a bit above the national rate: 91.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Locally, though, the rate is lower than in the Portland area overall (93.2%). The share with a diploma is up 4.9 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 97048
| Period | ZIP 97048 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 8.6% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 9.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −4.0 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in ZIP 97048 than nationally: unemployment was 6.8%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 97048 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 97048 | 2.65 | 45.4 | 13.2% | 21.4% | 9.4% | 1979 | $1,028 | 16.7% | 91.5% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 98609 | 3.01 | 40.7 | 15.4% | 10.3% | 1.4% | 1993 | $1,541 | 10.1% | 94.8% | 9.8% |
| ZIP 98632 | 2.49 | 40.7 | 13.0% | 39.4% | 6.7% | 1968 | $1,436 | 16.0% | 89.4% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 98626 | 2.66 | 42.1 | 12.3% | 31.0% | 5.5% | 1975 | $1,501 | 15.5% | 90.0% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 98625 | 2.68 | 47.0 | 7.9% | 17.9% | 6.9% | 1993 | $1,362 | 28.3% | 90.7% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 97054 | 2.55 | 48.7 | 5.5% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 1989 | $924 | 15.5% | 93.0% | 12.0% |
| ZIP 97016 | 2.56 | 43.8 | 10.1% | 20.1% | 12.2% | 1975 | $920 | 15.2% | 86.7% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 98674 | 3.08 | 36.8 | 10.6% | 26.3% | 4.9% | 1995 | $1,749 | 19.9% | 87.7% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 98612 | 2.26 | 53.4 | 2.6% | 17.2% | 6.9% | 1984 | $857 | 20.1% | 94.0% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 98603 | 2.95 | 46.9 | 7.4% | 17.8% | 26.5% | 1998 | $1,022 | 16.3% | 86.6% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 98601 | 2.78 | 40.6 | 6.3% | 16.6% | 11.3% | 1991 | $1,333 | 23.2% | 96.7% | 2.9% |
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 97048. 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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