97239 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 97239, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

97239 is a zip code in Multnomah County, Oregon, which covers Portland West, with a total population of 18,620 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 97239 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 97239.

The estimated population of people living in 97239 is 18,620, with a median age of 38.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 97239 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,620
 -0.09% +11.62%
2020
18,637
+2.46%
-
2019
18,190
+2.97%
-
2018
17,666
+5.9%
-
2017
16,682
 - -

Population of 97239 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 97239 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
77.2%
77.9%
 -0.90%
Black/African American
2.4%
3%
 -20.00%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
10%
7.2%
 +38.89%
Asian
5%
6.6%
 -24.24%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.2%
5%
 +4.00%
Other
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 97239 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 97239 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 97239 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 97239 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.8 -0.51% 39.1 +1.3% 38.6 -2.03%
2020 39 -1.27% 38.6 -0.77% 39.4 -2.48%
2019 39.5 -1.25% 38.9 -1.52% 40.4 -0.49%
2018 40 -1.72% 39.5 -3.42% 40.6 +0.25%
2017 40.7 - 40.9 - 40.5 -

The median age of the 97239 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 97239 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 9 823 -6.96% 677 +47.58% 745 1,040
10 to 19 491 +54.13% 497 -7.27% 784 452
20 to 29 1,270 +20.83% 1,496 +4.04% 1,539 1,552
30 to 39 1,356 +34.36% 1,543 +28.64% 1,853 2,026
40 to 49 1,075 +20.59% 985 +27.61% 1,292 1,268
50 to 59 1,193 -11.34% 1,168 -22.78% 1,055 918
60 to 69 1,046 -20.85% 986 -16.83% 842 811
70+ 876 +31.79% 1,200 +9.26% 1,176 1,267

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 97239 zip code is $96,477.00.

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 97239.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $98,724.00
  • 45 to 64
    $144,844.00
  • 65 and over
    $92,783.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 97239 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 97239, 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 97239 is currently $130,817.00.

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.

20.01% of households in 97239 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 97239 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.19%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.18%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    9.62%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.89%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.89%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.22%
  • $200,000 or more
    20.01%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 97239 is $65,621.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 97239 by the total population of 97239.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 97239 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 97239 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
    31.65%
  • Bachelor's degree
    58.27%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    3.88%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    6.19%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.01%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 97239 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 97239 zip over the age of 16 is 15,936.

Of those people, a total of 67.30% 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 97239 is 64.40%.

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 97239 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 337 25.50% 4.70%
20 to 24 years 1,116 72.70% 9.50%
25 to 29 years 1,975 77.00% 5.70%
30 to 34 years 1,878 82.90% 8.30%
35 to 44 years 3,161 87.30% 0.80%
45 to 54 years 2,437 86.50% 4.60%
55 to 59 years 936 84.90% 3.60%
60 to 64 years 891 67.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,788 23.10% 4.60%
75 years and over 1,417 5.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 97239. 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 13,426 67.10% 3.70%
Black or African American 438 45.40% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 11 81.80% 77.80%
Asian 870 60.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 355 71.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 836 87.90% 17.10%
Hispanic or Latino 1,233 79.10% 4.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,644 66.50% 3.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 97239 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 97239 is 10,260, with median earnings of $66,846.00.

Women in 97239 are earning approximately 78.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,260 $66,846.00
Male 5,148 $74,430.00
Female 5,112 $58,558.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 97239 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 1,936 $110,809.00
Business and Financial 983 $77,132.00
Computer and Mathematical 556 $71,288.00
Architecture and Engineering 331 $90,972.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 229 $39,607.00
Community and Social Service 159 $36,970.00
Legal 274 $107,083.00
Educational and Library 507 $41,268.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 287 $42,808.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,531 $83,750.00
Healthcare Support 218 $38,028.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $0.00
Law Enforcement 32 $170,278.00
Food Preparation and Serving 245 $18,582.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 105 $69,155.00
Personal Care and Service 188 $25,500.00
Sales 1,039 $48,427.00
Office and Administrative Support 834 $43,481.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 12 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 61 $78,125.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 154 $81,250.00
Production 117 $70,268.00
Transportation and Material Moving 284 $40,000.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 97239 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 97239.

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 1,047 $119,174.00 889 $107,133.00
Business and Financial 446 $66,833.00 537 $80,703.00
Computer and Mathematical 379 $70,947.00 177 $75,703.00
Architecture and Engineering 158 $130,125.00 173 $76,420.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 104 $36,912.00 125 $58,021.00
Community and Social Service 35 $45,417.00 124 $36,949.00
Legal 198 $83,958.00 76 $165,610.00
Educational and Library 89 $64,432.00 418 $40,039.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 112 $53,750.00 175 $31,042.00
Healthcare Practitioners 742 $84,348.00 789 $81,458.00
Healthcare Support 150 $38,167.00 68 $26,806.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $0.00 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 18 $0.00 14 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 94 $26,786.00 151 $18,341.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 94 $69,527.00 11 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 85 $20,903.00 103 $26,219.00
Sales 559 $38,406.00 480 $66,389.00
Office and Administrative Support 164 $39,643.00 670 $44,960.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 61 $78,125.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 143 $97,793.00 11 $0.00
Production 94 $71,429.00 23 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 227 $42,668.00 57 $16,989.00

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 9,239 households in 97239, with an average household size of 2 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 3,951 families living in the 97239 zip code with an average family size of 2.75 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 97239:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,243 263 445 5,288
Average Household Size 2.77 3.03 3.05 1.39
Total Families 3,243 263 445 0
Average Household Size 2.77 2.66 2.67 0

Poverty

Of the 3,951 families living in 97239, 4.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 97239:

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 9,839 housing units in 97239.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,239 93.90%
Vacant 600 6.10%

50.29% of the total 9,839 housing units in 97239 are rental units. This is approximately 4,948 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,291 are occupied by the owner - or 43.61% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 97239 is $1,535.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 97239 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
    0
  • Less than $500
    23
  • $500 to $999
    509
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,829
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,599
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    516
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    327
  • $3,000 or more
    145

Property Value

The median value of a property in 97239 is $628,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 97239 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    27
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    32
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    263
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    911
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,757
  • $1,000,000 or more
    292

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 97239. The chart below shows the number of properties in 97239 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,164
  • 1940 to 1949
    671
  • 1950 to 1959
    998
  • 1960 to 1969
    862
  • 1970 to 1979
    928
  • 1980 to 1989
    866
  • 1990 to 1999
    611
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,833
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,906
  • 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 97239 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,122
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,976
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,396
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    745

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 97239 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 97239 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 97239.

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
    117
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    729
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,285
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,620
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,537
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    547
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,111
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    345
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    122
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    203
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    101
  • 90 or more minutes
    228

Summary

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