Zip Code 97231

OR · Population: 3,835

C+
58/100
9
F
Safety
81
A
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
66
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 97231

Zip code 97231 is located in Oregon and is home to approximately 3,835 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 58/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are considerably above the national average. Safety is a significant concern in this area.

With a median household income of $116,189 and home values around $755,900, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 59.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.9%.

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
$116,189
Home Value
$755,900
Rent
$1,458/mo
Median Age
53
College Educated
59.6%
Unemployment
2.9%
Owner-Occupied
88.5%
Rent Burden
15.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety9FLower crime = higher score
Affordability81ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy66BLower unemployment = higher
Overall58C+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).