ZIP 97211 — Economy & Jobs

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Portland city, OR (97211)

Median Income

$109,604

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,711

Wealth inflow

Population

33,713

Unemployment

6.5%

2.8pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,711 for ZIP 97211 (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

6.5%+76% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.4%-60% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

12.8%+10% vs US avg

1,103

Establishments

13,495

Employees

~12 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.4%
Construction4.4%
Manufacturing5.5%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Retail trade10.2%
Transportation, utilities4.3%
Information3.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.4%
Professional, scientific, management20.7%
Education, health care, social23.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services11.3%
Other services3.6%
Public administration5.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 97211 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 5.7%, median income rose 7.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 5.8%.

Median Income

$109,604

+46% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate