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Wheeler, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97147

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

408
225/sq mi
$64,792
Median income
$414,300
Median home value
39.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wheeler pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
225
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97147 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97147 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wheeler, Tillamook County, Oregon, home to just 408 residents across 1.8 square miles, a density of 225 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 97147 reports a modest median household income of $64,792 (17% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $38,215. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.4%. Housing costs here run $414,300 for a typical home value (4% below the state average), with rent averaging $994 a month; 61.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.9, and the average commute is -. To put 97147 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Tillamook County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 97147

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wheeler, OR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97147.

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 97147, Wheeler, 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

408

Population

1.8

Area (sq mi)

225

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97147?

54.9

Median Age

43.8%

Male

56.3%

Female

11.6%

Foreign-Born

White 77.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%

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?

$64,792

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$38,215

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97147 ranks nationally

Wheeler, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,792 38th percentile higher than 38% 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

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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 59.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.3%

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

What does housing look like?

310

Total Housing Units

231

Occupied Units

79

Vacant Units

1.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.5%
Renter 38.5%

$414,300

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$994

Median Rent

1957

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 97147, employing approximately 161 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,973,000.

16

Businesses

161

Employees

$7.0M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 4 25.0%
Construction 3 18.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 18.8%

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 97147 vs 97130 →

ZIP 97147 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 97147 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 97147 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 97147 ranks #5 of 6 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
97130 Manzanita, OR 710 2.0 mi
97136 Rockaway Beach, OR 1,761 4.7 mi
97131 Nehalem, OR 2,498 4.6 mi
97107 Bay City, OR 1,530 9.3 mi
97118 Garibaldi, OR 775 8.9 mi
97102 Arch Cape, OR 205 7.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tillamook County

97141 standard
Tillamook, OR
Pop: 13,140
97131 standard
Nehalem, OR
Pop: 2,498
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

Related Areas

Tillamook County Wheeler, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97147 in? ▼
ZIP code 97147 (Wheeler) 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 97147? ▼
ZIP code 97147 in Wheeler, OR has a population of 408 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97147? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97147 is $64,792, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97147? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97147 is $414,300, which is 49% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97147? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97147 is White at 77.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97147? ▼
ZIP code 97147 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 161 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97147? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97147 are: Health care and social assistance (4), Construction (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97147? ▼
In ZIP code 97147, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.3% 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 97147? ▼
In ZIP code 97147, approximately 61.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97147? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97147 is 12.9% 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.