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Zero Wave

Vintage clothing in North Portland

Closed · opens 12 pm today720 N Killingsworth St · map ↓

Zero Wave reviews

4.4 ★★★★☆ 39 reviews

Tiny Portland vintage shop with clothes sorted by color and type, plus some records. Praised as a favorite for its edited stock, though shoppers disagree on whether prices are fair.

30 written reviews · 73% five-star · 13% one or two stars · 7 in the past year · reviewed since 2017

What shoppers keep saying
  • 8Well-chosen stockWell-edited mix of vintage and contemporary pieces that suits avid thrifters
  • 4Friendly staffStaff and owner called friendly, sweet, helpful and good for conversation
  • 2Wide variety
  • 3Prices seen as highSome find most of the store overpriced beyond the cheap rack, and the selection limited
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Zero Wave, 720 N Killingsworth St, inside
Zero Wave, 720 N Killingsworth St · photos from its business listing

Selling or donating here

Its business listing doesn’t say whether it buys from the public, takes consignments or accepts donations. Ask before you bring anything in.

Call (503) 922-9423

What shoppers mention

Themes from 30 written reviews, counted and summed up by us. One review can mention several.

What they like

  • Well-chosen stock8 reviewsWell-edited mix of vintage and contemporary pieces that suits avid thrifters
  • Friendly staff4 reviewsStaff and owner called friendly, sweet, helpful and good for conversation
  • Wide variety2 reviews
  • Local favorite2 reviewsNamed a favorite thrift store and the best vintage shop in Portland

Shopping there

  • Small store3 reviewsTiny, neat vintage shop, though inventory feels limited to some

Common gripes

  • Prices seen as high3 reviewsSome find most of the store overpriced beyond the cheap rack, and the selection limited

Known for

  • Hand-picked mix of vintage and contemporary clothing 2 shoppers
  • Records and cassettes alongside clothes 2 shoppers

A good fit for

Thrifters who like an edited selectionVintage and record browsers

From written reviews on its business listing, up to 29 Sep 2026. We check every theme against the reviews before we show it.

How it compares in Portland

Each dot is one of 127 Portland stores with 20+ written reviews. The big dot is Zero Wave.

One- and two-star reviews13% 0100 A bigger share than 81 of 127 Portland stores.
Reviews the owner answers3% 0100 Answers fewer than 91 of 127 Portland stores.
Say it’s too expensive100 per 1,000 0188 More price grumbles than 122 of 127 Portland stores.

When shoppers are unhappy

We read all 2 of its one- and two-star written reviews since Oct 2023 and sorted them by reason. One review can give several.

  • Prices too highNone in the last 12 months2
  • Item broken, dirty or not as describedNone in the last 12 months1
One- and two-star reviews by quarter Oct 2023Oct 2026 0 in the last 12 months. The last bar covers only part of a quarter.

What it sells

  • ClothingShoppers mention it
  • Vintage clothingListed as a vintage clothing store

Seen as high. Shoppers split: reasonable for the edited selection, or overpriced, e.g. $42 faded sweatshirt, $30 stained white tee.

Hours & getting there

Portland time
Monday12 pm–5 pm
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday12 pm–5 pm
Friday12 pm–5 pm
Saturday12 pm–5 pm
Sunday12 pm–5 pm

720 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217

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Payment
Credit cards, debit cards and contactless
At the store
Fitting room, In-store pick-up, Women-owned, LGBTQ+ friendly, Transgender safe space, Small business

Good to know

  • Some find prices high, citing faded or stained pieces Raised by 2 shoppers
  • Small stock and a narrow size range Raised by 3 shoppers
  • Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Listed hours
  • Open Sundays, 12 pm–5 pm. Listed hours

In its own words

Gender neutral recycled clothing with a focus on seasonal trends and quality basics.

Its own business description

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Questions

Does Zero Wave buy secondhand items?

Its business listing doesn’t say. Call (503) 922-9423 to ask. Nearby, Circle Round, Rerun and Give & Take Resale buy from the public.

Does Zero Wave take donations?

Its business listing doesn’t say. Call (503) 922-9423 to ask. Nearby, ReClaim It, Estate Store at Community Warehouse and Rerun take donations.

What are Zero Wave’s opening hours?

Monday 12 pm–5 pm, closed Tuesday and Wednesday, Thursday to Sunday 12 pm–5 pm (Portland time).

Sources and dates

Its business listing and written reviews · last updated 4 Oct 2026

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