ZIP Code 97221

In ZIP code 97221, on Portland's west side, homes carry a median value of $821,400 while the county-level effective property tax rate sits at 0.96%. That combination produces an annual tax bill of roughly $7,900. Households here report a median income of $145,671, and per-capita income reaches $87,696, so the property tax equals about 5.4% of median household earnings. Washington County also imposes no combined sales tax, meaning purchases don't add to the housing cost burden. High home values paired with strong incomes keep the tax load proportional, though buyers stretching to enter this market should weigh that recurring bill carefully.