97209 — Portland, OR
Plumbing Market Targeting Score
ZIP 97209 is predominantly rental (22% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $85K — earning a medium Plumbing targeting score of 51/100.
Census Demographics — ZIP 97209
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Portland |
| State | OR |
| Total Population | 20,445 |
| Total Households | 14,124 |
| Median Household Income | $85K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 3,172 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 22% |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 2002 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 38% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 36% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 27% |
| Source: 2022 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 97209 score 51/100 for Plumbing?▾
The score of 51/100 is driven by: -12 owner_pct < 30% (x1.2); +5 owner-occ households >= 2000; +10 income $60K-$150K. Each signal is weighted for the Plumbing vertical using AreaOps's per-vertical preset.
What does the targeting score mean for my business?▾
A score of 75–100 indicates strong demographic alignment with typical demand patterns for this vertical. 50–74 is moderate, and below 50 indicates the area demographics are less favorable. Use it as a starting signal — not the sole qualifier.
How do I add ZIP 97209 to my Plumbing service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Plumbing operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 97209. You can also import a bulk list of high-scoring ZIPs as a CSV or XLSX file.
How often is the data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2022 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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