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ZIP 97213

Part of Portland, OR
Pop. 31,408·Multnomah County·70th most expensive ZIP in Oregon
Median rent (all units)
$1,708/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.5%
Month-over-Month
+3.8%
vs US Median
-$257
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ZIP 97213 · $1,708
More affordable than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,650
1 BR
$1,760
2 BR
$2,020
3 BR
$2,750
4 BR+
$3,270
Research median
$2,020/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,496/yr
At $1,708/mo median
Location
StateOR
CountyMultnomah County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.5% YoY, +3.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 97213 (Portland, OR) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 62.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,408
Median income
$97,068
Median age
42.8
Renters
37.5%
Age distribution
17.1%
18.8%
35.8%
13.1%
15.2%
Under 1817.1%
18–3418.8%
35–5435.8%
55–6413.1%
65+15.2%
Gender
51.1%
48.9%
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Race & ethnicity
78.6%
White78.6%
Black2.1%
Hispanic8.4%
Asian5.9%
Other5.1%
Education (25+)
20.9%
62.5%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma11.2%
Some college20.9%
Bachelor's+62.5%
Housing tenure
62.5%
37.5%
Owner62.5%
Renter37.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 97213 in Portland, OR has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,331 → $1,708
up 28.3%
Income
$86,005 → $97,068
up 12.9%
Population
31,826 → 31,408
down 1.3%
Renter share
35% → 37.5%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
59.5% → 62.5%
+3.0 pts
Median age
42 → 42.8
+0.8 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 97213 in Portland, OR has shifted from $1,331 to $1,708, up 28.3% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 97213 in Portland, OR now reports about $97,068, up from $86,005 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 97213 in Portland, OR losing about 418 residents over the five-year window, down 1.3% on net. The renter share has risen from 35% to 37.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 59.5% to 62.5% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 97213 in Portland, OR reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 97213 covers Portland, OR. The median rent here is $1,708/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,020/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($97,068/yr), ZIP 97213 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 97213?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 97213 (Portland, OR) is $1,708. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 97213 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 97213's median rent of $1,708/mo is $257 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 97213 compare to other ZIPs in Oregon?

ZIP 97213 falls in the middle range for Oregon, ranking #70 out of 116 ZIPs at $1,708/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 97213?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,708/mo in ZIP 97213. The local median household income is $97,068/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 97213?

Rent in ZIP 97213 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.5% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 97213 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 97213 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,708/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($97,068/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 97213 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 97213 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.5% of ZIP 97213 households are renters, while 62.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 97213 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 97213 compare to the rest of Portland?

ZIP 97213 is more affordable than Portland overall. At $1,708/mo, it's $13 below the Portland citywide median of $1,721/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 97213 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 97213 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,708/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 97213's median household income ($97,068/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 97213 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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