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Scappoose, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97056

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

11,497
45/sq mi
$94,209
Median income
$469,800
Median home value
23.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
45
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97056 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97056 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 253.2 square miles in Scappoose, Columbia County, Oregon. The area is home to 11,497 residents, producing a population density of 45 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 97056 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97056 sits at $94,209 (21% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $45,063. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $469,800 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $1,617 per month, and 75.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97056 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Columbia County, so you can benchmark 97056 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 97056

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97056.

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 97056, Scappoose, 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

11,497

Population

253.2

Area (sq mi)

45

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97056?

42.3

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 86.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

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?

$94,209

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$45,063

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

29.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97056 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,209 Top 23% higher than 77% 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 50.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.2%

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

What does housing look like?

5,404

Total Housing Units

5,156

Occupied Units

248

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

$469,800

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$1,617

Median Rent

1982

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

+0.0%

YoY Change (2024)

267

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+167%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97056 have increased 0.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 209
2021 +11.4% 232
2022 +13.0% 263
2023 +1.5% 266
2024 +0.0% 267

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 277 business establishments in ZIP 97056, employing approximately 2,446 people with a combined annual payroll of $120,270,000.

277

Businesses

2,446

Employees

$120.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 41 14.8%
Retail trade 39 14.1%
Other services (except public administration) 27 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 24 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 23 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 20 7.2%
Manufacturing 19 6.9%
Finance and insurance 17 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 6.1%
Transportation and warehousing 14 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 5.0%
Information 6 2.2%
Wholesale trade 5 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.8%
Educational services 3 1.1%

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 97056 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 97056 ranks #2 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 97056 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 97056 ranks #5 of 6 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
97053 Warren, OR 3,247 4.6 mi
97051 Saint Helens, OR 15,957 7.4 mi
97133 North Plains, OR 4,000 7.5 mi
97231 Portland, OR 4,280 9.3 mi
97018 Columbia City, OR 1,952 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Columbia County

97051 standard
Saint Helens, OR
Pop: 15,957
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
97018 standard
Columbia City, OR
Pop: 1,952

Related Areas

Columbia County Scappoose, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97056 in? ▼
ZIP code 97056 (Scappoose) 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 97056? ▼
ZIP code 97056 in Scappoose, OR has a population of 11,497 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97056? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97056 is $94,209, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97056? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97056 is $469,800, which is 69% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97056? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97056 is White at 86.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97056? ▼
ZIP code 97056 has 277 business establishments employing approximately 2,446 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97056? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97056 are: Construction (41), Retail trade (39), Other services (except public administration) (27). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97056? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97056 increased by 0.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 97056? ▼
In ZIP code 97056, 50.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% 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 97056? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97056 is 29.8 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 97056? ▼
In ZIP code 97056, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97056? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97056 is 6.1% 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 Scappoose, 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.