NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 97218

OR · Population: 15,094

C+
56/100
58
C+
Safety
66
B
Affordability
67
B
Quality of Life
32
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 97218

Zip code 97218 is located in Oregon and is home to approximately 15,094 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

The median household income here is $79,202, with home values near $457,900 and rents around $1,476/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 48.6% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 10.2% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$79,202
Home Value
$457,900
Rent
$1,476/mo
Median Age
35
College Educated
48.6%
Unemployment
10.2%
Owner-Occupied
58.4%
Rent Burden
22.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety58C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability66BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life67BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy32DLower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).