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ZIP 97225

Pop. 25,869·Washington County·55th most expensive ZIP in Oregon
Median rent (all units)
$1,766/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.2%
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
-$199
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ZIP 97225 · $1,766
More affordable than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,610
1 BR
$1,720
2 BR
$1,970
3 BR
$2,680
4 BR+
$3,190
Research median
$1,970/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
$21,192/yr
At $1,766/mo median
Location
StateOR
CountyWashington County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.2% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 97225 (West Slope, OR) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 61.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,869
Median income
$114,598
Median age
39.7
Renters
45.6%
Age distribution
17.8%
25.2%
25%
21.3%
Under 1817.8%
18–3425.2%
35–5425%
55–6410.7%
65+21.3%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
73.7%
White73.7%
Black1.9%
Hispanic11%
Asian7.2%
Other6.2%
Education (25+)
24.8%
61.9%
No HS diploma3.4%
HS diploma9.9%
Some college24.8%
Bachelor's+61.9%
Housing tenure
54.4%
45.6%
Owner54.4%
Renter45.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 97225 in West Slope, OR has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,402 → $1,766
up 26.0%
Income
$97,661 → $114,598
up 17.3%
Population
26,202 → 25,869
down 1.3%
Renter share
49.6% → 45.6%
-4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
61.3% → 61.9%
+0.6 pts
Median age
38.9 → 39.7
+0.8 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 97225 in West Slope, OR has increased by $364 per month, settling near $1,766 after starting the period at $1,402. Census figures show median household income at $114,598 today, compared with $97,661 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 8.7 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 26,202 to 25,869 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.3% change. About 45.6% of households rent today, against 49.6% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 97225 covers West Slope, OR. The median rent here is $1,766/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,970/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($114,598/yr), ZIP 97225 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 97225?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 97225 (West Slope, OR) is $1,766. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 97225 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 97225's median rent of $1,766/mo is $199 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 97225 compare to other ZIPs in Oregon?

ZIP 97225 falls in the middle range for Oregon, ranking #55 out of 116 ZIPs at $1,766/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 97225?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,766/mo in ZIP 97225. The local median household income is $114,598/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 97225?

Rent in ZIP 97225 has increased 7.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 97225 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 97225 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,766/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($114,598/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 97225 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 97225 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.6% of ZIP 97225 households are renters, while 54.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 97225 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 97225 compare to the rest of West Slope?

ZIP 97225 is more affordable than West Slope overall. At $1,766/mo, it's $57 below the West Slope citywide median of $1,823/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 97225 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 97225 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,766/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 97225's median household income ($114,598/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 97225 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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