What to know about ZIP 97286
ZIP code 97286 covers ZIP 97286 with a population of about 4,802.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 36.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
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 97286 covers ZIP 97286 with a population of about 4,802.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 36.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the PORTLAND, OR media market.
Median household income in ZIP 97286 is about $85,204 — about 13% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 16.7%; unemployment rate near 6.6%; 54.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 20.5 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Professional services, Food services, and Healthcare; about 29.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 14.3 points above 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 $543,400 — about 56% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,363 (about 17% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 55.8% (about 9.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 97286, a household would need roughly $150,000 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 $3,491. That is about 76% above the local median household income ($85,204), 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.