Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 41 min5:21 am – 9:02 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 42 min7:47 am – 4:29 pm
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People17,296 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 42.27,516 householdsMedian household income $116,264Median home value $684,200Median rent $1,669 a month66% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $6,734 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting5.5% unemployment rate71% of adults are in the labour force, 10,065 employedMain industries: education and health care 28%, professional and business services 21%, hospitality, food and recreation 11%Average commute 23 minutes40% drive alone, 7% car-pool, 5% take public transport, 9% walk or cycle, 38% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages68% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher97% finished high school, 29% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 87%, Spanish 4%, other Asian or Pacific languages 3%, Vietnamese 2%3% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month August: highs 82°F, lows 57°FColdest month December: highs 46°F, lows 36°F44 in of rain a year, on about 107 dayswettest month December3 in of snow a year, on about 3 days16 days above 90°F, 29 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Portland Wfo station, 4 mi away
Nearby landmarksWestern Seminary - Portland Campuscollege · under a mileWarner Pacific Universitycollege · under a mileMount Taborpeak · under a mileCity of Portland Reservoir Number 5reservoir · under a mileCity of Portland Reservoir Number 6reservoir · under a mileReed Lakelake · 2.8 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsMount Tabor Parkrecreation area · within reach · 185 acresVestal Community Gardenhistoric site · 1.1 miSouth Waterfront Dog Parkstate park · 3.6 miParry Center for Children (DART)public land · 1.8 miGovernment Island Game Management Areanational conservation area · 5.1 miWillamette National Cemeteryhistoric site · 4.3 mi · 291 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes93 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19707 of magnitude 4+, 1 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 5.6 on 25 Mar 199333 mi away, near Scotts Mills, OregonMost recent: magnitude 3.2 on 23 Nov 202541 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighMultnomah County, OR, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsEarthquake Relatively HighHeat wave Relatively HighRiver flooding Relatively HighIce storm Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality78% of days had good air in 2025283 of 365 days measured82 moderate daysMedian index 37, worst day 87main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Multnomah County monitors, OR
Internet at home96% of households have a broadband subscription85% have cable, fibre or DSL9% rely on a mobile data plan alone2% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterPortland Water Bureauserves 666,200 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 20211 monitoring or reporting violation since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation483 ft147 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalProvidence Portland Medical Center1.2 miPost officeCreston Post Office1.4 miTown hallMaywood Park City Hall3.3 miPoliceMultnomah County Sheriff's Office1.0 miFire stationPortland Fire and Rescue Station 19 - Mount Taborunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi27 schools10 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 11 otherMiddleMount Tabor Middle Schoolunder a mileElementaryPortland Arthur Academy Charter Schoolunder a mileElementaryGlencoe Elementary Schoolunder a mileCollegeWestern Seminary - Portland Campusunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportPortland International Airport PDX5.1 miInterstateI-841.0 miUS highwayUS 301.0 miAmtrakUnion Station PDX4.0 miLight railNE 60th Ave MAX StationTriMet1.0 miCoachSumner Park & RideCentral Oregon Breeze3.5 miTransit131 stops within a mileTriMet, Ride ConnectionSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 97215 ZIP area.
