PlainZIP

Nehalem, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97131

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

2,498
9/sq mi
$70,833
Median income
$459,000
Median home value
24.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97131 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97131 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 280.7 square miles in Nehalem, Tillamook County, Oregon. The area is home to 2,498 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 97131 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97131 sits at $70,833 (9% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $40,904. The poverty rate stands at 9.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $459,000 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $1,179 per month, and 93.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97131 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tillamook County, so you can benchmark 97131 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 97131

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97131.

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 97131, Nehalem, 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

2,498

Population

280.7

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97131?

58.4

Median Age

54.9%

Male

45.1%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 87.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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?

$70,833

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$40,904

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97131 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,833 48th percentile higher than 48% 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 53.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,744

Total Housing Units

1,180

Occupied Units

564

Vacant Units

1.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.6%
Renter 6.4%

$459,000

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$1,179

Median Rent

1989

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

+7.1%

YoY Change (2024)

334

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+234%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97131 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +234% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 226
2021 +14.7% 260
2022 +24.1% 322
2023 -3.1% 312
2024 +7.1% 334

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 66 business establishments in ZIP 97131, employing approximately 231 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,695,000.

66

Businesses

231

Employees

$9.7M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 16 24.2%
Construction 12 18.2%
Retail trade 10 15.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 10.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 9.1%
Other services (except public administration) 5 7.6%
Information 3 4.5%

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 97131 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 97131 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 97131 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 97131 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
97147 Wheeler, OR 408 4.6 mi
97130 Manzanita, OR 710 5.8 mi
97102 Arch Cape, OR 205 7.4 mi
97136 Rockaway Beach, OR 1,761 9.2 mi
97145 Tolovana Park, OR 441 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tillamook County

97141 standard
Tillamook, OR
Pop: 13,140
97112 standard
Cloverdale, OR
Pop: 1,901
97136 standard
Rockaway Beach, OR
Pop: 1,761
97107 standard
Bay City, OR
Pop: 1,530
97135 standard
Pacific City, OR
Pop: 861
97118 standard
Garibaldi, OR
Pop: 775

Related Areas

Tillamook County Nehalem, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97131 in? ▼
ZIP code 97131 (Nehalem) is located in Tillamook County, Oregon. Tillamook County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tillamook-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97131? ▼
ZIP code 97131 in Nehalem, OR has a population of 2,498 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97131? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97131 is $70,833, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97131? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97131 is $459,000, which is 65% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97131? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97131 is White at 87.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97131? ▼
ZIP code 97131 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 231 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97131? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97131 are: Accommodation and food services (16), Construction (12), Retail trade (10). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97131? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97131 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 234%. 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 97131? ▼
In ZIP code 97131, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.3% 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 97131? ▼
In ZIP code 97131, approximately 93.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97131? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97131 is 9.3% 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 Nehalem, OR

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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.

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