97209 — Portland, OR
Real Estate Market Targeting Score
ZIP 97209 is predominantly rental (20% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $80K and a median home value of $587K — earning a high Real Estate targeting score of 78/100.
Census Demographics — ZIP 97209
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Portland |
| State | OR |
| Total Population | 22,296 |
| Total Households | 14,765 |
| Median Household Income | $80K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 2,924 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 20% |
| Median Home Value | $587K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 3% |
| Median Resident Age | 37 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 2002 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 38% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 36% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 27% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 97209 score 78/100 for Real Estate?▾
The score of 78/100 is driven by: -6 owner-occupied 20% (x0.8); +6 14,765 households; +7 median income $80K (x1.2). Each signal is weighted for the Real Estate 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 Real Estate service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Real Estate 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 2024 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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