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ZIP 97239

Population: 17,804 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 97239 is $594,027 — down 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $637,500 after a median 53 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,928/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$594,027

Typical home value

-0.3%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$594,027
1-year appreciation
-0.3%
3-year appreciation
-2.8%
5-year appreciation
-0.8%
10-year appreciation
+19.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$659,405

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$637,500
Median list price
$612,250
Median price per sqft
$322
1-year sale-price change
+0.9%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
68
For-sale inventory
134
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
103
1-year forecast
+0.1%
Days to pending
83 days
New listings (monthly)
22

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,928/mo
1-year rent change
-1.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,527/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,633/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,878/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,550/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,069/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Oregon Department of Education, Portland SD 1J
Schools include
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science, Gray Middle School, Portland Village School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone B
NFIP flood claims on record
19
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
McCormick & Baxter Creosoting Co. (Portland Plant) (6.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.7 in
Annual snowfall
3.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
709
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
91,712
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
62,244

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (9 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
76
Nearest airport
Bruce's Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Portland International Airport (PDX) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
3
Hospitals include
OHSU HOSPITAL AND CLINICS, PORTLAND VA MEDICAL CENTER, SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN - PORTLAND
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1985
Housing built before 1970
36.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.7%
Median annual property tax
$9,905
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
84.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 97239State medianUS median
Typical home value$594,027—$288,527
Median sale price$637,500—$325,000
Median days on market53 days—51 days
Typical rent$1,928/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$9,905—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 97239?
$594,027.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 97239?
$637,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 97239?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 97239?
Typical rent: $1,928/month.
Is ZIP 97239 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 97239. 19 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is B. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 97239?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 97239?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 97239 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 97239?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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