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Portland, OR — ZIP 97233

Population: 36,236 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 97233 (Portland, OR) is $403,522 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $410,000 after a median 19.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,536/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, earthquake, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$403,522

Median home value

+0.1%

1-year change

19.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$403,522
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+0.7%
5-year appreciation
+2.7%
10-year appreciation
+60.9%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$430,446
House Price Index (state)
623.5 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$410,000
Median list price
$419,000
Median price per sqft
$312
1-year sale-price change
-1.2%
Median days on market
19.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
71
For-sale inventory
103
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
66
1-year forecast
-1.1%
Days to pending
47 days
New listings (monthly)
30

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,536/mo
1-year rent change
-1.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$986/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,233/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,558/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,026/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,337/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Centennial SD 28J, David Douglas SD 40, Reynolds SD 7
Schools include
Parklane Elementary School, Patrick Lynch Elementary, Lincoln Park Elementary School, David Douglas High School, Alder Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, earthquake, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 69% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
6.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Reynolds Metals Company (5.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
267
Days with Moderate air quality
97
Highest AQI recorded (year)
117

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
311
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
46,618
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
48,754

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (11 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
70
Nearest airport
Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER, CEDAR HILLS HOSPITAL, OHSU HOSPITAL AND CLINICS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,689 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
40.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.7%
Median annual property tax
$4,035
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
77.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
431,735
Average weekly wage
$1,453
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
991

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 97233State medianUS median
Median home value$403,522$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$410,000$460,000$325,000
Median days on market20 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,536/mo$1,756/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,035$2,722$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 97233?
$403,522.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 97233?
$410,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 97233?
Median days on market: 19.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 97233?
Typical rent: $1,536/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 97233?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, earthquake, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 97233 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 97233?
Risk to homes is higher than 69% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 97233?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 97233?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 97233?
6 schools (5 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 97233 walkable?
Walkability index: 14.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 97233?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 97233?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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