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Seaside, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97138

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

10,021
30/sq mi
$60,411
Median income
$483,800
Median home value
32.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Seaside pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97138 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97138 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 330.7 square miles in Seaside, Clatsop County, Oregon. The area is home to 10,021 residents, producing a population density of 30 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 97138 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97138 sits at $60,411 (22% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $46,652. The poverty rate stands at 14.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $483,800 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $1,086 per month, and 58.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97138 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 97138 sits relative to Oregon and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 97138

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97138.

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 97138, Seaside, 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

10,021

Population

330.7

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97138?

48.6

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 86.9%
African American 1.1%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%

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?

$60,411

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$46,652

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97138 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,411 30th percentile higher than 30% 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 57.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.6%

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

What does housing look like?

7,522

Total Housing Units

5,214

Occupied Units

2,308

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.3%
Renter 41.7%

$483,800

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$1,086

Median Rent

1975

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

+7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

325

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+225%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97138 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +225% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 213
2021 +15.6% 246
2022 +21.2% 299
2023 +1.6% 303
2024 +7.0% 325

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 528 business establishments in ZIP 97138, employing approximately 4,637 people with a combined annual payroll of $185,487,000.

528

Businesses

4,637

Employees

$185.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 119 22.5%
Retail trade 98 18.6%
Construction 76 14.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 43 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 43 8.1%
Health care and social assistance 37 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 4.4%
Finance and insurance 19 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 2.1%
Manufacturing 8 1.5%
Information 5 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 0.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 0.8%
Wholesale trade 3 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97138 in? ▼
ZIP code 97138 (Seaside) 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 97138? ▼
ZIP code 97138 in Seaside, OR has a population of 10,021 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97138? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97138 is $60,411, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97138? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97138 is $483,800, which is 74% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97138? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97138 is White at 86.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97138? ▼
ZIP code 97138 has 528 business establishments employing approximately 4,637 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97138? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97138 are: Accommodation and food services (119), Retail trade (98), Construction (76). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97138? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97138 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 225%. 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 97138? ▼
In ZIP code 97138, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.6% 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 97138? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97138 is 22.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97138? ▼
In ZIP code 97138, approximately 58.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97138? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97138 is 14.8% 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 Seaside, 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.
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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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