97205 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 97205, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

97205 is a zip code in Multnomah County, Oregon, which covers Portland West, with a total population of 8,309 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 97205 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 97205.

The estimated population of people living in 97205 is 8,309, with a median age of 42.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 97205 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,309
+8.2%
+16.67%
2020
7,679
+2.91%
-
2019
7,462
+2.44%
-
2018
7,284
+2.27%
-
2017
7,122
 - -

Population of 97205 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 97205 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
76.7%
74.6%
 +2.82%
Black/African American
4.5%
4.9%
 -8.16%
Native
1.7%
0.9%
 +88.89%
Hispanic
6.4%
7.8%
 -17.95%
Asian
3.9%
6.2%
 -37.10%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.4%
 -75.00%
Two Or More Races
6.7%
5.2%
 +28.85%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 97205 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 97205 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 97205 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 97205 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.1 -8.48% 41.9 -9.11% 42.5 -7.61%
2020 46 -1.29% 46.1 -3.56% 46 -0.22%
2019 46.6 +3.79% 47.8 +4.37% 46.1 +10.55%
2018 44.9 +4.66% 45.8 +3.39% 41.7 +0.97%
2017 42.9 - 44.3 - 41.3 -

The median age of the 97205 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 97205 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 44 +139.95% 77 +33.23% 131 82
10 to 19 82 +147% 127 7.4% 281 120
20 to 29 970 -9.36% 1,022 +16.31% 845 1,137
30 to 39 597 -2.56% 409 +23.31% 572 504
40 to 49 500 +52.16% 321 +34.46% 793 441
50 to 59 557 +11.67% 369 +31.65% 607 491
60 to 69 747 -13.35% 551 +22.22% 623 676
70+ 326 +44.93% 423 +20.14% 497 509

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 97205 zip code is $49,708.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 97205.

  • Under 25
    $43,917.00
  • 25 to 44
    $64,079.00
  • 45 to 64
    $33,591.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,939.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 97205 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 97205, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 97205 is currently $86,406.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

11.33% of households in 97205 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 97205 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    32.90%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.38%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.35%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.24%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.48%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.33%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.33%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 97205 is $60,098.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 97205 by the total population of 97205.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 97205 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 97205 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    27.39%
  • Bachelor's degree
    49.13%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.60%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    13.88%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 97205 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 97205 zip over the age of 16 is 7,918.

Of those people, a total of 63.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 97205 is 59.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 97205 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 223 22.90% 15.70%
20 to 24 years 682 83.90% 2.80%
25 to 29 years 1,300 92.70% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 669 84.30% 19.10%
35 to 44 years 1,137 91.30% 6.70%
45 to 54 years 1,095 80.90% 11.20%
55 to 59 years 507 63.10% 3.80%
60 to 64 years 646 38.90% 11.60%
65 to 74 years 1,009 15.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 650 2.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 97205. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,253 64.60% 5.10%
Black or African American 376 57.70% 33.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 140 36.40% 0.00%
Asian 369 62.30% 20.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 11 45.50% 0.00%
Other 80 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 689 63.10% 4.40%
Hispanic or Latino 508 76.40% 19.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,053 64.00% 4.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 97205 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 97205 is 4,717, with median earnings of $49,539.00.

Women in 97205 are earning approximately 58.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,717 $49,539.00
Male 2,599 $62,413.00
Female 2,118 $36,788.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 97205 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 581 $120,060.00
Business and Financial 469 $71,725.00
Computer and Mathematical 611 $64,673.00
Architecture and Engineering 170 $75,300.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 62 $125,139.00
Community and Social Service 7 $0.00
Legal 201 $138,413.00
Educational and Library 175 $47,614.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 140 $52,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 207 $104,653.00
Healthcare Support 74 $250,001.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 288 $13,980.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 80 $35,682.00
Personal Care and Service 76 $23,750.00
Sales 541 $29,957.00
Office and Administrative Support 388 $25,882.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 50 $13,393.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 89 $47,276.00
Production 138 $42,026.00
Transportation and Material Moving 104 $23,906.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 97205 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 97205.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 374 $122,813.00 207 $107,375.00
Business and Financial 206 $59,274.00 263 $72,175.00
Computer and Mathematical 382 $146,250.00 229 $36,599.00
Architecture and Engineering 120 $76,300.00 50 $73,529.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 44 $98,889.00 18 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Legal 96 $222,917.00 105 $49,438.00
Educational and Library 63 $48,977.00 112 $38,846.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 58 $12,266.00 82 $75,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 88 $170,603.00 119 $73,125.00
Healthcare Support 44 $0.00 30 $15,714.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 206 $13,056.00 82 $15,068.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 55 $0.00 25 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 76 $23,750.00
Sales 248 $44,656.00 293 $15,915.00
Office and Administrative Support 150 $35,833.00 238 $11,000.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 13 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 50 $13,393.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 89 $47,276.00 0 $0.00
Production 108 $0.00 30 $28,409.00
Transportation and Material Moving 104 $23,906.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,720 households in 97205, with an average household size of 1.4 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,150 families living in the 97205 zip code with an average family size of 2.5 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 97205:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 961 40 149 4,570
Average Household Size 2.48 3.35 2.58 1.12
Total Families 961 40 149 0
Average Household Size 2.48 3.25 2.46 0

Poverty

Of the 1,150 families living in 97205, 0.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 97205:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,324 housing units in 97205.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,720 90.45%
Vacant 604 9.55%

70.02% of the total 6,324 housing units in 97205 are rental units. This is approximately 4,428 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,207 are occupied by the owner - or 19.09% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 97205 is $1,190.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 97205 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    85
  • Less than $500
    989
  • $500 to $999
    530
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,679
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    839
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    233
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    84
  • $3,000 or more
    74

Property Value

The median value of a property in 97205 is $554,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 97205 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    7
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    43
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    107
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    402
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    421
  • $1,000,000 or more
    227

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 97205. The chart below shows the number of properties in 97205 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,530
  • 1940 to 1949
    302
  • 1950 to 1959
    621
  • 1960 to 1969
    632
  • 1970 to 1979
    140
  • 1980 to 1989
    487
  • 1990 to 1999
    394
  • 2000 to 2009
    840
  • 2010 to 2013
    378
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 97205 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2,982
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,013
  • 2 vehicles available
    548
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    177

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 97205 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 97205 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 97205.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    48
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    234
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    791
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    550
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    522
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    273
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    467
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    42
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    119
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    308
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    86
  • 90 or more minutes
    108

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 97205 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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