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Clatskanie, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97016

Columbia County, Oregon — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,083
10/sq mi
$79,375
Median income
$336,000
Median home value
14.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clatskanie pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97016 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97016 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 596.4 square miles in Clatskanie, Columbia County, Oregon. The area is home to 6,083 residents, producing a population density of 10 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 97016 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97016 sits at $79,375 (2% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $34,600. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $336,000 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $838 per month, and 81.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97016 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 97016 sits relative to Oregon and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 97016

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97016.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97016, Clatskanie, OR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,083

Population

596.4

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97016?

45.1

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 87.1%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$79,375

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$34,600

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

32.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97016 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$79,375 Top 39% higher than 61% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,932

Total Housing Units

2,573

Occupied Units

359

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.7%
Renter 18.3%

$336,000

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$838

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.3%

YoY Change (2024)

304

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+204%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97016 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +204% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.8% 215
2021 +13.4% 244
2022 +27.1% 310
2023 -11.3% 276
2024 +10.3% 304

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 105 business establishments in ZIP 97016, employing approximately 1,716 people with a combined annual payroll of $137,746,000.

105

Businesses

1,716

Employees

$137.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 19 18.1%
Accommodation and food services 14 13.3%
Retail trade 13 12.4%
Construction 12 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 11 10.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.8%
Finance and insurance 4 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.8%
Utilities 3 2.9%
Manufacturing 3 2.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97016 in? ▼
ZIP code 97016 (Clatskanie) is located in Columbia County, Oregon. Columbia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/columbia-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97016? ▼
ZIP code 97016 in Clatskanie, OR has a population of 6,083 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97016? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97016 is $79,375, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97016? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97016 is $336,000, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97016? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97016 is White at 87.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97016? ▼
ZIP code 97016 has 105 business establishments employing approximately 1,716 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97016? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97016 are: Health care and social assistance (19), Accommodation and food services (14), Retail trade (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97016? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97016 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 204%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97016? ▼
In ZIP code 97016, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 97016? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97016 is 32.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97016? ▼
In ZIP code 97016, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97016? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97016 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Clatskanie, OR

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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