Hey friends! I moved to Portland in 2017 with nothing but a U-Haul and a dream (and honestly, no idea that “97217” was North Portland and “97214” was basically a different planet). Fast forward eight years, two apartments, and one house later — I finally made the ultimate cheat sheet so you never send your Etsy order to the wrong side of the river again. Whether you’re moving here for the donuts, the trees, or the weird vibes — welcome! Here’s every single Portland zip code explained like your cool cousin who actually knows stuff.
Why Portland Zip Codes Are Weirdly Important
Portland proper has only about 650,000 people, but the metro is pushing 2.5 million. One zip code can be hipster heaven; the next one over is quiet suburbia with deer in the yard. Use the wrong one and your DoorDash driver ends up 30 minutes away crying into their Voodoo Doughnut box. True story.
Full List: Portland Oregon Zip Codes 2025 (Updated November)
| Neighborhood / Area | Zip Code | Vibe in 10 Words or Less |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Portland | 97201 | Skyscrapers, food carts, MAX trains |
| Pearl District | 97209 | Lofts, art galleries, $10 lattes |
| Old Town / Chinatown | 97209 | Nightlife, Saturday Market, lan su garden |
| Northwest / Nob Hill | 97210 | Alphabet district, fancy houses, 23rd Ave |
| Goose Hollow | 97205 | Near stadium, college kids, great views |
| Southwest Hills / Portland Heights | 97201, 97205, 97219 | Million-dollar homes, forest trails |
| South Waterfront | 97201, 97239 | New condos, aerial tram, OHSU |
| Southeast – Hawthorne / Belmont | 97214 | Hipsters, vintage shops, dive bars |
| Southeast – Division / Clinton | 97202, 97206, 97214 | Trendy restaurants, young families |
| Southeast – Richmond / Sunnyside | 97202, 97214 | Cute bungalows, coffee every 3 steps |
| Sellwood-Moreland | 97202 | Antique shops, river, chill old Portland |
| Woodstock | 97206 | Affordable, artsy, great taco trucks |
| Lents | 97266 | Up-and-coming, diverse, super affordable |
| Northeast – Alberta Arts District | 97211, 97212 | Murals, brunch, last Thursday art walk |
| Northeast – Irvington / Alameda | 97212 | Gorgeous historic homes, tree-lined streets |
| North Portland / St. Johns | 97203 | Working-class, cathedral park, food carts |
| North Portland – Kenton | 97217 | Cute revival, Paul Bunyan statue |
| North Portland – Portsmouth | 97203, 97217 | Quiet, near University of Portland |
| Hollywood District | 97213 | Old theater, Trader Joe’s, convenient |
| Rose City Park / Hollywood | 97213, 97220 | 1920s houses, good schools |
| Montavilla | 97216 | Affordable, Jade District, chill |
| Mount Tabor | 97215 | Volcano park, amazing views |
| Laurelhurst | 97214 | Dreamy 1910 houses, duck pond |
| West Hills / Sylvan | 97221, 97225 | Big lots, forest, insane views |
| Beaverton (technically not Portland but everyone says it is) | 97005-97008 | Tech jobs, Nike nearby |
| Hillsboro (same story) | 97123-97124 | Intel, suburbs, wineries |
| Gresham | 97030, 97080 | Eastside, Mount Hood views, budget-friendly |
Most Searched Portland Zip Codes in 2025
- 97214 – Hawthorne / Belmont (the “cool” one)
- 97211 – Alberta Arts (brunch capital)
- 97202 – Sellwood / Westmoreland (family favorite)
- 97217 – North Portland (still affordable-ish)
- 97239 – South Waterfront (new shiny condos)
Free Gift: Printable Portland Zip Code Map + Spreadsheet
I spent way too many hours making this — a color-coded PDF map + Google Sheet with every zip, average rent 2025, school ratings, and walk score. Drop your email below and I’ll send it instantly (zero spam, I promise — I hate that too).
Quick Portland Zip Code Hacks Nobody Tells You
- Anything starting with 9720-9721 = inside city limits (higher taxes but better parks).
- 970xx = you’re in the burbs (lower rent, need a car).
- Use the official USPS lookup if unsure: tools.usps.com/zip-code-lookup.htm
- Moving? 97266 (Lents) and 97236 (Powellhurst-Gilbert) are still the cheapest inside Portland proper.
Final Thoughts
Portland is small enough to feel like home but big enough to get totally lost in the zip code maze. Bookmark this page because I update it every year (this is the fresh 2025 version). Whether you’re shipping weird gifts from Powell’s Books or finally settling down in your dream craftsman bungalow — now you’ll always know exactly where you are.
What’s your favorite Portland neighborhood or zip code? Tell me below — I answer every comment!
James James