PlainZIP

Deer Island, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97054

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

1,579
13/sq mi
$87,327
Median income
$459,000
Median home value
25.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
98%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97054 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97054 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 124.3 square miles in Deer Island, Columbia County, Oregon. The area is home to 1,579 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 97054 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97054 sits at $87,327 (12% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $41,922. The poverty rate stands at 3.0% and the unemployment rate at 8.2%. On housing, the median home value is $459,000 (6% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 97.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97054 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Columbia County, so you can benchmark 97054 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 →

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 97054, Deer Island, 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

1,579

Population

124.3

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97054?

53.1

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$87,327

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$41,922

Per Capita Income

3.0%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97054 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,327 Top 30% higher than 70% 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 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.5%

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

What does housing look like?

659

Total Housing Units

623

Occupied Units

36

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.8%
Renter 2.2%

$459,000

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

1995

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

+18.5%

YoY Change (2022)

248

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+148%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97054 have increased 18.5% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +11.1% 169
2019 +7.6% 182
2020 +1.2% 184
2021 +13.8% 209
2022 +18.5% 248

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 97054, employing approximately 77 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,880,000.

22

Businesses

77

Employees

$4.9M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 31.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 13.6%

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 97054 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 97054 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 97054 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 97054 ranks #3 of 5 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 4.5 mi
97048 Rainier, OR 6,691 7.0 mi
97053 Warren, OR 3,247 8.7 mi
97018 Columbia City, OR 1,952 7.0 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 Deer Island, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97054 in? ▼
ZIP code 97054 (Deer Island) 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 97054? ▼
ZIP code 97054 in Deer Island, OR has a population of 1,579 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97054? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97054 is $87,327, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97054? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97054 is $459,000, which is 65% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97054? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97054 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97054? ▼
ZIP code 97054 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 77 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97054? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97054 increased by 18.5% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 97054? ▼
In ZIP code 97054, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.5% 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 97054? ▼
In ZIP code 97054, approximately 97.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97054? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97054 is 3.0% 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 Deer Island, 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.