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Columbia City, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97018

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

1,952
940/sq mi
$96,750
Median income
$460,000
Median home value
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Columbia City pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
940
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97018 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97018 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.1 square miles in Columbia City, Columbia County, Oregon. The area is home to 1,952 residents, producing a population density of 940 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 97018 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97018 sits at $96,750 (24% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $40,488. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $460,000 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $1,365 per month, and 90.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97018 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Columbia County, so you can benchmark 97018 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 97018

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97018.

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 97018, Columbia City, 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

1,952

Population

2.1

Area (sq mi)

940

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97018?

45.1

Median Age

54.9%

Male

45.1%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
African American 0.4%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

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?

$96,750

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$40,488

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97018 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,750 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 49.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%

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

What does housing look like?

813

Total Housing Units

798

Occupied Units

15

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.1%
Renter 9.9%

$460,000

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$1,365

Median Rent

1991

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

+9.0%

YoY Change (2024)

259

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+159%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97018 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 199
2021 +15.6% 230
2022 +17.3% 270
2023 -11.8% 238
2024 +9.0% 259

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 19 business establishments in ZIP 97018, employing approximately 103 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,154,000.

19

Businesses

103

Employees

$2.2M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 21.1%
Health care and social assistance 3 15.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 15.8%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 97018 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97018 ranks #7 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 97018 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 97018 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
97051 Saint Helens, OR 15,957 4.9 mi
97053 Warren, OR 3,247 5.9 mi
97054 Deer Island, OR 1,579 7.0 mi
98674 Woodland, WA 12,029 7.8 mi
98642 Ridgefield, WA 15,696 8.3 mi
98625 Kalama, WA 6,133 10.9 mi
97056 Scappoose, OR 11,497 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Columbia County

97051 standard
Saint Helens, OR
Pop: 15,957
97056 standard
Scappoose, OR
Pop: 11,497
97048 standard
Rainier, OR
Pop: 6,691
97016 standard
Clatskanie, OR
Pop: 6,083
97064 standard
Vernonia, OR
Pop: 3,464
97053 standard
Warren, OR
Pop: 3,247

Related Areas

Columbia County Columbia City, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97018 in? ▼
ZIP code 97018 (Columbia City) 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 97018? ▼
ZIP code 97018 in Columbia City, OR has a population of 1,952 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97018? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97018 is $96,750, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97018? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97018 is $460,000, which is 65% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97018? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97018 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97018? ▼
ZIP code 97018 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 103 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97018? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97018 are: Construction (4), Health care and social assistance (3), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97018? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97018 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 97018? ▼
In ZIP code 97018, 49.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97018? ▼
In ZIP code 97018, approximately 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97018? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97018 is 9.4% 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 Columbia City, OR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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