ZIP 97201 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Portland city, OR (97201)

Median Income

$67,074

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+875

Wealth inflow

Population

17,229

Unemployment

5.9%

2.2pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 875 for ZIP 97201 (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

5.9%+59% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.3%-78% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

14.8%+26% vs US avg

796

Establishments

18,928

Employees

~24 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.0%
Construction2.6%
Manufacturing7.7%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Retail trade13.8%
Transportation, utilities2.2%
Information1.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.7%
Professional, scientific, management18.4%
Education, health care, social26.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services13.7%
Other services2.5%
Public administration1.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 97201 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 1.9%, median income fell 3.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 12.7%.

Median Income

$67,074

-11% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate