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Population and households in ZIP 97203
Household size in ZIP 97203
| Period | ZIP 97203 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.63 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 97203 has 2.51 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. The picture is much the same across the Portland area. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the west.
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 97203
| Period | ZIP 97203 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.4 | 37.3 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.6 | 38.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.6 | 39.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.7 | 41.0 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +3.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 97203 is young: half of its residents are under 33.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 31.4 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 166 Oregon ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five 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 97203
| Period | ZIP 97203 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 9.4% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 9.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in ZIP 97203 (9.6%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Portland area. The single-parent share is down 7.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 97203
Renters in ZIP 97203
| Period | ZIP 97203 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0% | 36.6% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.5% | 39.1% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.3% | 37.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.4% | 38.3% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over four in ten households in ZIP 97203 rent their homes (42.4%), above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 20.6% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the south. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 1.5 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 97203
| Period | ZIP 97203 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 7.4% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 6.1% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 97203: just 5.5% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.0 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 97203
| Period | ZIP 97203 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1977 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1978 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1980 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1981 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 97203 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1963, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1960 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Only 13 of the 166 Oregon ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older 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 97203
| Period | ZIP 97203 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $899 | $961 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,019 | $1,105 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,325 | $1,374 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,737 | $1,794 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$838 | +$833 | +$731 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 97203 costs $1,737 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $838 a month since 2006–10, up 93%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the south.
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 97203
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 97203
| Period | ZIP 97203 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.4% | 33.3% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.7% | 34.5% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.0% | 39.2% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.6% | 42.6% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.2 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 97203 (43.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 13.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the north.
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 97203
| Period | ZIP 97203 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.5% | 90.0% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.6% | 90.6% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.7% | 91.9% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.2% | 93.2% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 97203 have finished high school as nationally: 89.2%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Portland area as a whole (93.2%). The share with a diploma has risen 4.7 points since 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 97203
| Period | ZIP 97203 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 8.6% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 9.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in ZIP 97203 than nationally: unemployment was 6.4%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.8 points, mirroring the country. 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 97203 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 97203 | 2.51 | 33.7 | 9.6% | 42.4% | 5.5% | 1963 | $1,737 | 43.6% | 89.2% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 97217 | 2.14 | 39.4 | 8.2% | 41.6% | 6.0% | 1953 | $1,826 | 57.3% | 94.8% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 97227 | 1.76 | 36.8 | 9.0% | 75.6% | 10.4% | 1996 | $1,760 | 63.9% | 94.0% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 97210 | 1.63 | 39.3 | 2.0% | 66.1% | 9.6% | 1967 | $1,816 | 77.3% | 97.3% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 98660 | 1.94 | 41.4 | 8.9% | 61.3% | 6.9% | 1975 | $1,532 | 39.6% | 92.2% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 97211 | 2.31 | 38.6 | 8.8% | 38.5% | 6.2% | 1951 | $1,907 | 58.2% | 95.8% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 97209 | 1.45 | 38.4 | 2.7% | 81.2% | 13.3% | 1995 | $1,642 | 62.9% | 96.5% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 97208 | 1.29 | 36.9 | 1.0% | 95.0% | 1.9% | 2000 | $899 | 36.3% | 100.0% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 97229 | 2.77 | 39.9 | 7.2% | 29.3% | 3.6% | 1998 | $2,395 | 70.5% | 98.3% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 97205 | 1.44 | 40.0 | 2.9% | 83.1% | 9.3% | 1970 | $1,324 | 57.6% | 96.3% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 97212 | 2.34 | 41.8 | 8.7% | 40.2% | 6.2% | 1952 | $2,277 | 69.0% | 97.4% | 5.4% |
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 97203. 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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