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ZIP Code 97102

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

205
13/sq mi
$548,600
Median home value
31.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Arch Cape pairs upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97102 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97102 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.1 square miles in Arch Cape, Clatsop County, Oregon. The area is home to 205 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 97102 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97102 sits at , while per-capita income is $89,649. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $548,600 (27% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 90.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97102 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 73.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clatsop County, so you can benchmark 97102 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 97102, Arch Cape, 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

205

Population

16.1

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97102?

73.6

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$89,649

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

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 31.5%

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

What does housing look like?

606

Total Housing Units

185

Occupied Units

421

Vacant Units

1.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.3%
Renter 9.7%

$548,600

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

1992

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 97102, employing approximately 29 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,206,000.

8

Businesses

29

Employees

$1.2M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 97102 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 97102 ranks #6 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 Code City Population Distance
97145 Tolovana Park, OR 441 4.1 mi
97110 Cannon Beach, OR 1,284 7.5 mi
97130 Manzanita, OR 710 6.8 mi
97147 Wheeler, OR 408 7.9 mi
97131 Nehalem, OR 2,498 7.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97102 in?
ZIP code 97102 (Arch Cape) is located in Clatsop County, Oregon. Clatsop County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clatsop-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97102?
ZIP code 97102 in Arch Cape, OR has a population of 205 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97102?
The median home value in ZIP 97102 is $548,600, which is 97% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97102?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97102 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97102?
ZIP code 97102 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 29 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97102?
In ZIP code 97102, 49.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.5% 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 97102?
In ZIP code 97102, approximately 90.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97102?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97102 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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