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Household size in ZIP 97124
| Period | ZIP 97124 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.70 | 2.63 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 97124 average 2.61 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Portland area as a whole, where it has 2.51 people. Household size has edged down from 2.67 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 97124
| Period | ZIP 97124 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.3 | 37.3 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.1 | 38.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.1 | 39.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.4 | 41.0 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.1 | +3.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 97124 is 37.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.3, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the west.
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 97124
| Period | ZIP 97124 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 9.4% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 9.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in ZIP 97124 (9.4%), below the national share of 11.6%. The picture is much the same across the Portland area. The single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 97124
Renters in ZIP 97124
| Period | ZIP 97124 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.8% | 36.6% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.3% | 39.1% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.2% | 37.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.6% | 38.3% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +1.7 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 97124 rent: 53.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Just over three in ten owners (31.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.7 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 97124
| Period | ZIP 97124 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 7.4% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 6.1% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 97124: just 4.3% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.5 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 97124 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of 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 97124
| Period | ZIP 97124 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1977 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1978 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1980 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1981 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 97124 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the southwest 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 97124
| Period | ZIP 97124 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,013 | $961 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,178 | $1,105 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,492 | $1,374 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,070 | $1,794 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,057 | +$833 | +$731 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 97124 costs $2,070 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,057 a month since 2006–10, up 104%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 97124
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 97124
| Period | ZIP 97124 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.4% | 33.3% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.8% | 34.5% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.3% | 39.2% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.8% | 42.6% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in ZIP 97124 than nationally: 44.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the southwest.
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 97124
| Period | ZIP 97124 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.3% | 90.0% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.5% | 90.6% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.9% | 91.9% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.1% | 93.2% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 97124 is above the national rate: 93.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Portland area. The share with a diploma is up 2.8 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 97124
| Period | ZIP 97124 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 8.6% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 9.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −4.0 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 97124 runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. 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 97124 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 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 97003 | 2.62 | 36.9 | 14.0% | 39.0% | 6.8% | 1991 | $2,003 | 37.6% | 91.2% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 97006 | 2.44 | 36.1 | 12.5% | 58.7% | 5.4% | 1997 | $1,995 | 49.1% | 94.5% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 97078 | 2.78 | 36.6 | 6.6% | 36.7% | 5.0% | 1991 | $2,040 | 35.5% | 89.2% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 97113 | 2.85 | 39.0 | 12.4% | 24.2% | 3.3% | 1985 | $1,694 | 21.8% | 79.9% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 97229 | 2.77 | 39.9 | 7.2% | 29.3% | 3.6% | 1998 | $2,395 | 70.5% | 98.3% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 97133 | 2.62 | 41.9 | 4.5% | 16.4% | 2.4% | 1997 | $1,615 | 47.3% | 95.9% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 97007 | 2.61 | 41.8 | 8.4% | 26.4% | 3.9% | 1993 | $2,166 | 55.7% | 94.3% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 97005 | 2.43 | 38.8 | 9.6% | 57.1% | 4.0% | 1975 | $1,653 | 38.0% | 84.5% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 97116 | 3.08 | 36.0 | 12.0% | 33.0% | 4.0% | 1984 | $1,439 | 32.1% | 89.5% | 4.3% |
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 97124. 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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