ZIP 97266 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Portland city, OR (97266)

Median Income

$71,791

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,827

Wealth inflow

Population

35,992

Unemployment

5.8%

2.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,827 for ZIP 97266 (Portland city, OR) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

5.8%+56% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.3%-46% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

24.1%+106% vs US avg

917

Establishments

10,594

Employees

~12 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.2%
Construction7.0%
Manufacturing8.2%
Wholesale trade1.9%
Retail trade14.9%
Transportation, utilities7.5%
Information1.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.6%
Professional, scientific, management9.6%
Education, health care, social21.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services11.3%
Other services6.1%
Public administration4.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 97266 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 2.2%, median income rose 3.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 13.9%.

Median Income

$71,791

-4% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate