What to know about ZIP 97280
ZIP code 97280 covers ZIP 97280 with a population of about 5,693.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 40.0 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the PORTLAND, OR media market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 97280 covers ZIP 97280 with a population of about 5,693.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 40.0 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the PORTLAND, OR media market.
Median household income in ZIP 97280 is about $88,851 — about 18% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 14.4%; unemployment rate near 5.8%; 58.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 24.7 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Professional services, and Education; about 14.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (roughly in line with the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Median home value is about $695,900 — about 100% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,489 (about 28% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 40.8% (about 24.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 97280, a household would need roughly $192,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $4,470. That is about 116% above the local median household income ($88,851), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.