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 High-density area
- $82,936
- Median income Near-median income area
- $463,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 97146 (Warrenton, OR) rose +1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 310.7 in 2023 to 316.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,067. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 1.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $463,800 (7% above the average Oregon ZIP) and median rent is $1,261; 61.1% of occupied homes 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 -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clatsop County, so 97146 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
27 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 97146?
44.6
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
6.2%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$42,067
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 97146 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Warrenton, OR household income vs. every Oregon ZIP code
Median household income among 378 reporting Oregon ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$82,936 Top 38% higher than 62% of 378 Oregon ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,757housing units
3,757
Total Housing Units
3,337
Occupied Units
420
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$463,800
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 97146 vs 97121 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97121 | Hammond, OR | 1,383 | 3.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97146, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,905 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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