NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 97236

OR · Population: 39,033

C+
51/100
44
C
Safety
55
C+
Affordability
62
B
Quality of Life
44
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 97236

Zip code 97236 is located in Oregon and is home to approximately 39,033 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 51/100), 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 $67,874, with home values near $386,200 and rents around $1,391/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 22% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.5% 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
$67,874
Home Value
$386,200
Rent
$1,391/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
22%
Unemployment
7.5%
Owner-Occupied
60.1%
Rent Burden
24.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety44CLower crime = higher score
Affordability55C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life62BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy44CLower unemployment = higher
Overall51C+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).