PlainZIP

Warren, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97053

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

3,247
91/sq mi
$142,538
Median income
$527,300
Median home value
27.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Warren pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
91
people per sq mi
97%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97053 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97053 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 35.8 square miles in Warren, Columbia County, Oregon. The area is home to 3,247 residents, producing a population density of 91 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 97053 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97053 sits at $142,538 (83% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $50,671. The poverty rate stands at 2.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $527,300 (22% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 97.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97053 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.7, and the average commute is —. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Columbia County, so you can benchmark 97053 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 97053

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97053.

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 97053, Warren, 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

3,247

Population

35.8

Area (sq mi)

91

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97053?

55.7

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

5.3%

Foreign-Born

White 86.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%

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?

$142,538

Median Household Income

+83% vs state

$50,671

Per Capita Income

2.2%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97053 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$142,538 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 51.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,477

Total Housing Units

1,477

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.4%
Renter 2.6%

$527,300

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

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

+2.3%

YoY Change (2024)

270

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+170%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97053 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 212
2021 +9.2% 231
2022 +16.3% 268
2023 -1.8% 264
2024 +2.3% 270

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 57 business establishments in ZIP 97053, employing approximately 365 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,734,000.

57

Businesses

365

Employees

$16.7M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 17 29.8%
Other services (except public administration) 9 15.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 10.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 8.8%
Manufacturing 4 7.0%
Retail trade 4 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 5.3%
Educational services 3 5.3%

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 97053 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 97053 ranks #5 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 97053 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 97053 ranks the highest of 7 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 4.2 mi
97056 Scappoose, OR 11,497 4.6 mi
97018 Columbia City, OR 1,952 5.9 mi
97054 Deer Island, OR 1,579 8.7 mi
97231 Portland, OR 4,280 10.6 mi
97133 North Plains, OR 4,000 11.9 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
97018 standard
Columbia City, OR
Pop: 1,952

Related Areas

Columbia County Warren, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97053 in? ▼
ZIP code 97053 (Warren) 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 97053? ▼
ZIP code 97053 in Warren, OR has a population of 3,247 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97053? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97053 is $142,538, which is 87% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97053? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97053 is $527,300, which is 90% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97053? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97053 is White at 86.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97053? ▼
ZIP code 97053 has 57 business establishments employing approximately 365 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97053? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97053 are: Construction (17), Other services (except public administration) (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97053? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97053 increased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. 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 97053? ▼
In ZIP code 97053, 51.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.0% 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 97053? ▼
In ZIP code 97053, approximately 97.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97053? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97053 is 2.2% 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 Warren, 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.