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Household size in ZIP 98607
| Period | ZIP 98607 | Portland area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.93 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.95 | 2.63 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.90 | 2.63 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.96 | 2.51 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.06 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98607 are large by national standards, averaging 2.96 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has crept up from 2.93 in 2006–10, 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 98607
| Period | ZIP 98607 | Portland area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1 | 37.3 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.3 | 38.3 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.2 | 39.3 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +3.7 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 98607 are younger than 41.3 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.1, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the north.
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 98607
| Period | ZIP 98607 | Portland area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 10.5% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 10.3% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 9.4% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 9.5% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 98607 than nationally: 8.8%, against 11.6%. The Portland area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.6 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 98607
Renters in ZIP 98607
| Period | ZIP 98607 | Portland area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.3% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.5% | 37.6% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 38.3% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 98607 is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 29.2% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 4.9 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 98607
| Period | ZIP 98607 | Portland area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 7.4% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 6.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 6.1% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 7.1% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 98607: just 4.9% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.4 points, as it has nationally. ZIP 98607 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Washington 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 98607
| Period | ZIP 98607 | Portland area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1981 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 98607 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1997, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Only 28 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have newer 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 98607
| Period | ZIP 98607 | Portland area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,214 | $961 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,395 | $1,105 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,586 | $1,374 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,292 | $1,794 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,078 | +$833 | +$858 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 98607 runs $2,292 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,078 a month since 2006–10, up 89%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 27.1% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the southeast.
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 98607
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98607
| Period | ZIP 98607 | Portland area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6% | 33.3% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.5% | 34.5% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.2% | 39.2% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.8% | 42.6% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 98607: 52.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.2 points, in line with the national trend.
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 98607
| Period | ZIP 98607 | Portland area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.7% | 90.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.9% | 90.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.2% | 91.9% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.7% | 93.2% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +3.2 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 98607: 95.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than 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 98607
| Period | ZIP 98607 | Portland area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 8.6% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 9.6% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 98607 runs below the national rate: 4.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.7 points, mirroring the country. 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 98607 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 98607 | 2.96 | 41.3 | 8.8% | 22.0% | 4.9% | 1997 | $2,292 | 52.8% | 95.7% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 98683 | 2.37 | 42.4 | 8.1% | 44.5% | 6.3% | 1992 | $1,884 | 42.8% | 92.6% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 97024 | 2.52 | 35.8 | 15.2% | 50.7% | 5.9% | 1992 | $1,685 | 22.1% | 85.1% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 98684 | 2.57 | 38.2 | 13.4% | 44.8% | 5.2% | 1996 | $2,015 | 29.6% | 90.5% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 98671 | 2.79 | 41.6 | 10.2% | 22.7% | 6.6% | 1992 | $1,687 | 30.3% | 93.1% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 97060 | 2.75 | 38.1 | 11.5% | 32.5% | 6.3% | 1988 | $1,799 | 26.3% | 87.9% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 97230 | 2.55 | 40.6 | 11.4% | 40.6% | 6.7% | 1975 | $1,698 | 26.8% | 86.0% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 98682 | 2.92 | 36.1 | 12.9% | 30.5% | 4.3% | 1997 | $2,110 | 25.6% | 91.6% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 97030 | 2.54 | 36.7 | 18.2% | 53.5% | 6.7% | 1981 | $1,745 | 22.1% | 89.9% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 97233 | 2.65 | 39.3 | 14.7% | 49.4% | 7.1% | 1974 | $1,487 | 18.9% | 80.4% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 98664 | 2.46 | 41.7 | 11.0% | 38.3% | 4.7% | 1979 | $1,617 | 33.6% | 94.0% | 7.5% |
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 98607. 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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