PlainZIP

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
$67,317
Median income
$383,600
Median home value
16.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Vernonia pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

42th 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.

ZIP code 97064 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 252.8 square miles in Vernonia, Columbia County, Oregon. The area is home to 3,464 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 97064 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97064 sits at $67,317 (14% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $37,337. The poverty rate stands at 13.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $383,600 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $1,230 per month, and 81.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97064 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Columbia County, so you can benchmark 97064 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 97064

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97064.

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 97064, Vernonia, 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

3,464

Population

252.8

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97064?

42.3

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 88.3%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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

$37,337

Per Capita Income

13.9%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97064 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,317 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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 49.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,712

Total Housing Units

1,560

Occupied Units

152

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.2%
Renter 18.8%

$383,600

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$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

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ZIP 97064 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 97064 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
97109 Buxton, OR 577 9.6 mi
97144 Timber, OR 195 9.9 mi

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Pop: 15,957
97056 standard
Scappoose, OR
Pop: 11,497
97048 standard
Rainier, OR
Pop: 6,691
97016 standard
Clatskanie, OR
Pop: 6,083
97053 standard
Warren, OR
Pop: 3,247
97018 standard
Columbia City, OR
Pop: 1,952

Related Areas

Columbia County Vernonia, OR Oregon

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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Official Data Resources for Vernonia, 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.