| ZIP Code | 97236 |
| ZIP Code Name | Portland |
| Primary County | Multnomah County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 39,399 |
| Area Code(s) | 503 / 971 |
| Current Time | PST |
97236 is a United States ZIP Code located in Portland Oregon. Portions of 97236 are also in Gresham. 97236 is entirely within Multnomah County. 97236 is within Metro Portland.
97236 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Oregon based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 97236 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 97236 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 97236 is White. The current unemployment level in 97236 is 3.7%.
| Population | 39,399 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.17% |
| Population Density | 5,173 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,369 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.8% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $58,093 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $47,270 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (December 2023) | 3.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 60.40% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 38.22% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,945 | 59.25% |
| Black | 2,604 | 6.18% |
| Hispanic | 8,203 | 19.48% |
| Asian | 5,255 | 12.48% |
| Native American | 292 | 0.69% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 805 | 1.91% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,381 | 41.09% |
| Black | 346 | 10.29% |
| Hispanic | 981 | 29.19% |
| Asian | 522 | 15.53% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.92% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 100 | 2.98% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,127 | 11.16% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,615 | 13.72% |
| High School Diploma | 6,303 | 33.07% |
| No High School Diploma | 636 | 3.34% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,363 | 7.15% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,639 | 19.09% |
| Associates Degree | 1,403 | 7.36% |
| Masters Degree | 756 | 3.97% |
| Professional Degree | 122 | 0.64% |
| Doctorate Degree | 90 | 0.47% |
| Coordinates | 45.48444366,-122.51026154 |
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| Region | Metro Portland |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA |
| Time Zone | Pacific Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Area | 8 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b: 15F to 20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Csb - Warm-Summer Mediterranean Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 3d - Valley Foothills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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