PlainZIP

Warrenton, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97146

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

5,905
108/sq mi
$82,936
Median income
$463,800
Median home value
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Warrenton pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
108
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97146 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97146 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Warrenton, Clatsop County, Oregon, home to 5,905 residents across 54.9 square miles, a density of 108 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 97146 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,936 (7% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $42,067. Poverty here runs at 8.6%, with unemployment measured at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $463,800 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $1,261 per month, and 61.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 97146, plus 6 more within Clatsop County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 97146

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Warrenton, OR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97146.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97146, Warrenton, 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

5,905

Population

54.9

Area (sq mi)

108

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97146?

44.6

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

6.2%

Foreign-Born

White 79.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%

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?

$82,936

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$42,067

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97146 ranks nationally

Warrenton, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,936 Top 35% higher than 65% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 51.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,757

Total Housing Units

3,337

Occupied Units

420

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.1%
Renter 38.9%

$463,800

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$1,261

Median Rent

1988

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

+1.8%

YoY Change (2024)

316

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+216%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97146 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +216% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.4% 213
2021 +16.4% 248
2022 +20.3% 298
2023 +4.1% 311
2024 +1.8% 316

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 248 business establishments in ZIP 97146, employing approximately 3,194 people with a combined annual payroll of $152,322,000.

248

Businesses

3,194

Employees

$152.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 44 17.7%
Construction 31 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 27 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 24 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 24 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 4.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 8 3.2%
Manufacturing 8 3.2%
Wholesale trade 8 3.2%
Finance and insurance 8 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.8%
Information 6 2.4%
Educational services 4 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.6%

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 Code City Population Distance
97121 Hammond, OR 1,383 3.9 mi

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Pop: 10,021
97121 standard
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Pop: 1,383
97110 standard
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Pop: 1,284
97145 standard
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Pop: 441
97102 standard
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Pop: 205

Related Areas

Clatsop County Warrenton, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97146 in? ▼
ZIP code 97146 (Warrenton) 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 97146? ▼
ZIP code 97146 in Warrenton, OR has a population of 5,905 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97146? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97146 is $82,936, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97146? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97146 is $463,800, which is 67% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97146? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97146 is White at 79.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97146? ▼
ZIP code 97146 has 248 business establishments employing approximately 3,194 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97146? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97146 are: Retail trade (44), Construction (31), Health care and social assistance (27). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97146? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97146 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 216%. 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 97146? ▼
In ZIP code 97146, 51.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.9% 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 97146? ▼
In ZIP code 97146, approximately 61.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97146? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97146 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.