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Household size in ZIP 97055
| Period | ZIP 97055 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.63 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.81 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.26 | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 97055 average 2.81 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.55, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the southeast.
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 97055
| Period | ZIP 97055 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 37.3 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.0 | 38.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.1 | 39.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.9 | 41.0 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.4 | +3.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 97055 are younger than 38.9 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in the Portland area overall, where the median age is 41.0. The median age has dropped from 40.3 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 97055
| Period | ZIP 97055 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 9.4% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 9.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in ten households in ZIP 97055 (9.3%), below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Portland area.
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 97055
Renters in ZIP 97055
| Period | ZIP 97055 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.2% | 36.6% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.8% | 39.1% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 37.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 38.3% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | +1.7 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.5% of households in ZIP 97055 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About a quarter of owners (25.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 6.7 points, even as the national share rose.
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 97055
| Period | ZIP 97055 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 7.4% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 6.1% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 97055 is close to the national rate: 8.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. ZIP 97055 has a higher vacancy rate than most Oregon ZIP codes.
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 97055
| Period | ZIP 97055 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1977 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1978 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1980 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1981 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 97055 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 97055
| Period | ZIP 97055 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $983 | $961 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,112 | $1,105 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,141 | $1,374 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,813 | $1,794 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$830 | +$833 | +$731 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 97055 pays $1,813 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $830 a month from 2006–10, an 84% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the northwest.
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 97055
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 97055
| Period | ZIP 97055 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 33.3% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 34.5% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 39.2% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.2% | 42.6% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.2 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 97055 than nationally: 31.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 12.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 97055
| Period | ZIP 97055 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.4% | 90.0% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.8% | 90.6% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.0% | 91.9% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 93.2% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 97055: 94.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The Portland area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 97055
| Period | ZIP 97055 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 8.6% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 9.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −4.0 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.0%, unemployment in ZIP 97055 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 97055 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 97055 | 2.81 | 38.9 | 9.3% | 21.5% | 8.2% | 1993 | $1,813 | 31.2% | 94.3% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 97009 | 2.74 | 47.7 | 5.8% | 11.2% | 7.2% | 1981 | $1,647 | 24.1% | 92.1% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 97022 | 2.47 | 51.2 | 7.1% | 18.3% | 5.4% | 1983 | $1,485 | 23.0% | 89.6% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 97023 | 2.61 | 42.8 | 7.5% | 19.0% | 6.0% | 1993 | $1,019 | 14.5% | 93.7% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 97080 | 2.87 | 38.9 | 13.7% | 27.8% | 5.9% | 1989 | $1,823 | 26.8% | 88.8% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 97089 | 3.05 | 43.7 | 11.5% | 10.8% | 2.9% | 1986 | $2,300 | 35.5% | 95.8% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 97011 | 2.36 | 45.5 | 4.5% | 15.3% | 34.6% | 1980 | $1,604 | 34.1% | 98.7% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 97067 | 2.11 | 52.5 | 2.8% | 16.8% | 25.8% | 1985 | $1,742 | 30.5% | 98.6% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 97015 | 2.66 | 40.2 | 8.9% | 35.4% | 3.7% | 1995 | $1,898 | 33.4% | 93.0% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 97049 | 1.86 | 54.4 | 3.3% | 13.3% | 35.1% | 1984 | $2,096 | 41.1% | 99.6% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 97004 | 2.47 | 51.9 | 3.1% | 7.3% | 3.2% | 1979 | $1,211 | 27.1% | 95.8% | 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 97055. 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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