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U.S. ZIP Code · OR97201

Multnomah County · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Typical home value

$435,376[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-4.7%
5-year / yr
-3.2%
10-year / yr
-0.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+53.3%
vs metro
-20.6%
vs state
-5.3%
ZIP 97201 location in OR
Location of ZIP 97201 in OR

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 97201 is worth $435,376 — 20.6% below the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 4.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,542 a month — a 4.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,542[2]
Gross yield
4.3%[2]
Cap rate
2.6%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,927[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Multnomah County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively High
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
16,887[3]
Median household income
$63,250[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Multnomah County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-1,001[5]
Moved in
29,712
Moved out
30,713

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • Ainsworth Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Portland SD 1J

    585 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.6%
Annual rent$18,508

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,201
Loan principal$348,301
Down payment$87,075
Total interest paid$444,238

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.98
Monthly cost to own$3,058
Monthly rent$1,542

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
1st percentile[1]
Rental yield
58th percentile[2]
Property tax
100th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 97201?
The typical home in 97201 is worth $435,376, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 97201?
Home values in 97201 are down 4.7% over the past year, and down 3.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 97201?
A typical home in 97201 rents for about $1,542 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 97201?
The effective property tax rate in 97201 is 1.4% — roughly $5,927 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 97201?
ZIP code 97201 has a population of 16,887 and a median household income of $63,250.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Portland, OR

    Typical home
    $437,977
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Portland, OR

    Typical home
    $430,733
    Gross yield
    4.4%
  • Gresham, OR

    Typical home
    $440,735
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • St. Helens, OR

    Typical home
    $429,760
    Gross yield
    4.6%
  • Bingen, WA

    Typical home
    $429,331
    Gross yield
  • Portland, OR

    Typical home
    $426,741
    Gross yield
    4.8%

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