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ZIP 97210

Part of Portland, OR
Pop. 11,324·Multnomah County·84th most expensive ZIP in Oregon
Median rent (all units)
$1,644/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.6%
Month-over-Month
-2.8%
vs US Median
-$321
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ZIP 97210 · $1,644
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,510
1 BR
$1,610
2 BR
$1,850
3 BR
$2,520
4 BR+
$2,990
Research median
$1,850/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,728/yr
At $1,644/mo median
Location
StateOR
CountyMultnomah County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 3.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.6% YoY, -2.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 97210 (Portland, OR) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 77.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,324
Median income
$93,621
Median age
38.4
Renters
67.9%
Age distribution
37.2%
27.1%
16.3%
Under 188.3%
18–3437.2%
35–5427.1%
55–6411.2%
65+16.3%
Gender
52.7%
47.3%
Male52.7%
Female47.3%
Race & ethnicity
81.3%
White81.3%
Black1.8%
Hispanic6.6%
Asian5.9%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
15.5%
77.3%
No HS diploma2.4%
HS diploma4.9%
Some college15.5%
Bachelor's+77.3%
Housing tenure
32.1%
67.9%
Owner32.1%
Renter67.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 97210 in Portland, OR has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,389 → $1,644
up 18.4%
Income
$79,387 → $93,621
up 17.9%
Population
11,410 → 11,324
down 0.8%
Renter share
63.5% → 67.9%
+4.4 pts
Bachelor's+
73.8% → 77.3%
+3.5 pts
Median age
34.9 → 38.4
+3.5 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 97210 in Portland, OR has increased from $1,389 to $1,644, a 18.4% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 97210 in Portland, OR now reports about $93,621, up from $79,387 in 2021. Renters now make up 67.9% of households, compared with 63.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 77.3% of adults here, versus 73.8% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 97210 in Portland, OR reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 97210 covers Portland, OR. The median rent here is $1,644/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,850/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($93,621/yr), ZIP 97210 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 97210?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 97210 (Portland, OR) is $1,644. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 97210 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 97210's median rent of $1,644/mo is $321 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 97210 compare to other ZIPs in Oregon?

ZIP 97210 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Oregon, ranking #84 out of 116 ZIPs at $1,644/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 97210?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,644/mo in ZIP 97210. The local median household income is $93,621/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 97210?

Rent in ZIP 97210 has increased 3.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 97210 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 97210 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,644/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($93,621/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 97210 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 97210 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 67.9% of ZIP 97210 households are renters, while 32.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 97210 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 97210 compare to the rest of Portland?

ZIP 97210 is more affordable than Portland overall. At $1,644/mo, it's $77 below the Portland citywide median of $1,721/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 97210 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 97210 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,644/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 97210's median household income ($93,621/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 97210 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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