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Population and households in ZIP 97212
Household size in ZIP 97212
| Period | ZIP 97212 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.63 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 97212 are small: just 2.34 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the southwest.
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 97212
| Period | ZIP 97212 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3 | 37.3 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.7 | 38.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.3 | 39.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.8 | 41.0 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +3.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 97212 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.8, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.3, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the northeast.
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 97212
| Period | ZIP 97212 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 9.4% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 9.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in ZIP 97212 (8.7%), 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 97212
Renters in ZIP 97212
| Period | ZIP 97212 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.0% | 36.6% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.4% | 39.1% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.9% | 37.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.2% | 38.3% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +1.7 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
About four in ten households in ZIP 97212 rent their homes (40.2%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. Just over three in ten owners (31.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the east. The renter share is up 7.3 points from 2006–10, 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 97212
| Period | ZIP 97212 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 7.4% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 6.1% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 97212: 6.2% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Portland area. Vacancy is down 0.5 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 97212
| Period | ZIP 97212 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1943 | 1977 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1940 | 1978 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1945 | 1980 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1981 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 97212 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1952, 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 1943 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the east has the oldest housing. Of the 166 Oregon ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three 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 97212
| Period | ZIP 97212 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,224 | $961 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,316 | $1,105 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,625 | $1,374 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,277 | $1,794 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,054 | +$833 | +$731 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 97212 costs $2,277 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,054 a month since 2006–10, up 86%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the center and lowest 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 97212
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 97212
| Period | ZIP 97212 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.9% | 33.3% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 63.7% | 34.5% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 71.4% | 39.2% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 69.0% | 42.6% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 97212 is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (69.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 166 Oregon ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six have a higher 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 97212
| Period | ZIP 97212 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.5% | 90.0% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.9% | 90.6% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.3% | 91.9% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.4% | 93.2% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 97212: 97.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 166 Oregon ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 97212
| Period | ZIP 97212 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 8.6% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 9.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −4.0 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.4%, unemployment in ZIP 97212 is the same as the national rate. The rate is higher than in the wider Portland area (4.6%). Unemployment is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 97212 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 97212 | 2.34 | 41.8 | 8.7% | 40.2% | 6.2% | 1952 | $2,277 | 69.0% | 97.4% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 97232 | 1.75 | 36.7 | 6.0% | 72.9% | 10.2% | 1973 | $1,742 | 64.9% | 96.7% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 97227 | 1.76 | 36.8 | 9.0% | 75.6% | 10.4% | 1996 | $1,760 | 63.9% | 94.0% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 97211 | 2.31 | 38.6 | 8.8% | 38.5% | 6.2% | 1951 | $1,907 | 58.2% | 95.8% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 97208 | 1.29 | 36.9 | 1.0% | 95.0% | 1.9% | 2000 | $899 | 36.3% | 100.0% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 97214 | 1.79 | 37.5 | 3.0% | 67.5% | 7.5% | 1956 | $1,651 | 67.4% | 98.5% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 97209 | 1.45 | 38.4 | 2.7% | 81.2% | 13.3% | 1995 | $1,642 | 62.9% | 96.5% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 97213 | 2.22 | 42.6 | 8.6% | 38.5% | 5.8% | 1948 | $1,786 | 63.7% | 95.1% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 97204 | 1.26 | 44.4 | 1.3% | 98.7% | 10.1% | 1938 | $930 | 30.2% | 97.2% | 15.2% |
| ZIP 97218 | 2.45 | 37.2 | 11.1% | 42.6% | 3.9% | 1965 | $1,521 | 48.2% | 89.6% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 97205 | 1.44 | 40.0 | 2.9% | 83.1% | 9.3% | 1970 | $1,324 | 57.6% | 96.3% | 5.7% |
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 97212. 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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