ZIP Code 97205

In ZIP 97205, which covers part of Portland, homes carry a median value of $637,100 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 0.96%. That combination produces an annual tax bill well above what most households here earn in a year: median household income is $57,288, though per-capita income reaches $65,600. The gap between home prices and earnings makes ownership a steep climb, and property taxes add a recurring cost that stretches budgets further. No sales tax applies at 0.00%, which eases day-to-day purchases but does little to offset the housing expense.