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Rainier, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97048

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

6,691
31/sq mi
$77,171
Median income
$368,600
Median home value
16.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
31
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97048 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97048 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 216.5 square miles in Rainier, Columbia County, Oregon. The area is home to 6,691 residents, producing a population density of 31 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 97048 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97048 sits at $77,171 (1% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $34,942. The poverty rate stands at 13.9% and the unemployment rate at 7.8%. On housing, the median home value is $368,600 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $969 per month, and 78.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97048 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Columbia County, so you can benchmark 97048 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 97048

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97048.

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 97048, Rainier, 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

6,691

Population

216.5

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97048?

45.3

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 85.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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?

$77,171

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$34,942

Per Capita Income

13.9%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97048 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,171 Top 42% higher than 58% 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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,990

Total Housing Units

2,695

Occupied Units

295

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.1%
Renter 21.9%

$368,600

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$969

Median Rent

1978

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

+3.1%

YoY Change (2024)

274

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+174%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97048 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 188
2021 +15.9% 218
2022 +16.4% 254
2023 +4.8% 266
2024 +3.1% 274

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 104 business establishments in ZIP 97048, employing approximately 1,083 people with a combined annual payroll of $59,952,000.

104

Businesses

1,083

Employees

$60.0M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 17 16.4%
Accommodation and food services 13 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 11 10.6%
Construction 10 9.6%
Health care and social assistance 9 8.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 8 7.7%
Manufacturing 8 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 4.8%
Finance and insurance 5 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.9%

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 Code City Population Distance
97054 Deer Island, OR 1,579 7.0 mi

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Related Areas

Columbia County Rainier, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97048 in? ▼
ZIP code 97048 (Rainier) 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 97048? ▼
ZIP code 97048 in Rainier, OR has a population of 6,691 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97048? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97048 is $77,171, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97048? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97048 is $368,600, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97048? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97048 is White at 85.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97048? ▼
ZIP code 97048 has 104 business establishments employing approximately 1,083 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97048? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97048 are: Retail trade (17), Accommodation and food services (13), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97048? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97048 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 174%. 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 97048? ▼
In ZIP code 97048, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.2% 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 97048? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97048 is 30.8 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 97048? ▼
In ZIP code 97048, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97048? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97048 is 13.9% 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 Rainier, 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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