Vernonia, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97064
Columbia County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,464
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,317
- Median income Near-median income area
- $383,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 16.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vernonia pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97064 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 97064 (Vernonia, OR) fell -5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 295.6 in 2023 to 279.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97064 covers 252.8 square miles in Vernonia, Columbia County, Oregon (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,464 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97064 reports a modest median household income of $67,317 (14% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,337. The poverty rate is 13.9%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $383,600 (11% below the average Oregon ZIP) and median rent is $1,230; 81.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Columbia County, so 97064 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 97064
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vernonia, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97064.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97064, Vernonia, OR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,464
Population
252.8
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97064?
42.3
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
2.5%
Foreign-Born
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?
$67,317
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$37,337
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 97064 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Vernonia, OR household income vs. every Oregon ZIP code
Median household income among 378 reporting Oregon ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$67,317 39th percentile higher than 39% of 378 Oregon ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Oregon 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,712housing units
1,712
Total Housing Units
1,560
Occupied Units
152
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$383,600
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,230
Median Rent
1987
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
-5.3%
YoY Change (2024)
280
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+180%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97064 have decreased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +180% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.5% | 208 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 236 |
| 2022 | +18.3% | 280 |
| 2023 | +5.7% | 296 |
| 2024 | -5.3% | 280 |
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 82 business establishments in ZIP 97064, employing approximately 488 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,129,000.
82
Businesses
488
Employees
$21.1M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 17.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 12.2% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 9.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 8.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 97064 vs 97109 →
ZIP 97064 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97064
Vernonia (97064)
3,464 residents
- 97109 577
Buxton (97109)
577 residents
- 97144 195
Timber (97144)
195 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97064 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97064, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,464 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 97064 in?
ZIP code 97064 (Vernonia) 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 97064?
ZIP code 97064 in Vernonia, OR has a population of 3,464 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97064?
The median household income in ZIP 97064 is $67,317, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97064?
The median home value in ZIP 97064 is $383,600, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97064?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97064 is White at 88.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97064?
ZIP code 97064 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 488 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97064?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97064 are: Construction (14), Health care and social assistance (10), Accommodation and food services (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97064?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97064 decreased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 180%. 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 97064?
In ZIP code 97064, 49.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 97064?
In ZIP code 97064, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97064?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97064 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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