Welcome to PORTLAND, OR 97209
97209 is a densely populated, upscale urban zip code in Portland, Oregon. Median household income here ($22,185) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, and mostly single. At $377,800 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.
The average family income here is $55,541/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 97209 is $40,250.
An intersting fact about income: Men in 97209 earn an average of $26,304/year. Women earn only $25,610/year.
4,775 people in 97209 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.
Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 97209? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 21.7 minutes.
The median age here is 37. There are 8,390 men and 6,560 women. The median age for men is 39 while for women the median age is 35.
To give you a sense of the community, 1,305 people (out of the 14,950 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 11,579 homes, and 1,798 businesses every day. 1,479 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.
97209 Zip code is located in the Pacific time zone at 46 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Odessa, Ukraine!) and -123 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 37 feet above sea levell.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 97209
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Premier Neighborhoods How to Earn a Star
- Association for Portland Progress
- Historic Old Town Neighbors
- Neighbors West/Northwest
- Northwest District Association
- Northwest Triangle Industrial Neighbors
- Old Town/Chinatown
- Pearl District Neighborhood Association
- William Overton Condominiums
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HOA Property Management Information in Portland, OR
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HOA Property Management Resources
- 5 Signs It's Time to Fire Your Association Manager
- How To Select the Right HOA Management Company
- Should You Hire An HOA Management Firm?
- How To Collect Delinquent HOA Dues and Fees
- Should Your HOA Invest Its Reserves?
- What Should You Expect from Your Management Company?
- Understanding Authority is Key to HOA Communication
Real Estate & Home Values in Portland, OR
Average Home Value in 97209: $377,800
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Does Mortgage Aid Hurt Your Credit?
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
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Demographics
- Total Population: 14,950
- White Population: 12,913
- Black Population: 856
- Hispanic Population: 812
- Asian Population: 1,096
- Hawaiian Population: 74
- Indian Population: 408
- Male Population: 8,390
- Female Population: 6,560
- Median Age: 37
- Median Age of Males: 39
- Median Age of Females: 35
Geography
- Region: West
- Division: Pacific
- State: Oregon
- CBSA Type: Metropolitan
- CBSA Name: Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton OR-WA
- County: Multnomah
- City: Portland
- Longitude: -122.7
- Latitude: 45.5
- Elevation: 37 feet above sea levele
- Area code: 503/971
Marital Status
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The Commute to Work
- Total commuters: 4,600
- Drive alone: 1,832
- Carpool: 288
- Public transit: 952
- Ride bikes or walk: 1,479
- Average commute time: 21.7 minutes.
- 0 - 5: 224
- 5 - 9: 501
- 10 - 14: 883
- 15 - 19: 1,039
- 20 - 24: 765
- 25 - 29: 227
- 30 - 34: 331
- 35 - 39: 38
- 40 - 44: 88
- 45 - 59: 206
- 60 - 89: 199
- 90 plus: 99
The Economics
- Average House Value: $377,800
- Average Annual Household Income: $35,618
- Businesses: 1,415
- Employees: 22,671
- Annual Payroll: $1,255,359,000
- Average Family Income: $55,541
- Median Family Income: $22,185
- Average Income for Men: $26,304
- Average Income for Women: $25,610
The Politics
- Congressional District: 01
- Congressional District Land Area: 2941.0
- Sr Senator: Ron Wyden (D)
- Jr Senator: Jeff Merkley (D)
- US House Representative: Suzanne Bonamici (D)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 051
- State FIPS Code: 41
Schools in 97209 Zip Code
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- Other Schools
- Metropolitan Learning Center
- 2033 Nw Glisan St
- Portland, OR 97209
- (503) 916-5737
- The Emerson School
- 105 Nw Park Ave
- Portland, OR 97209
- (503) 525-6124
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Sex Offender Information
For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.
In the 97209 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://sexoffenders.oregon.gov/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.
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