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 High-density area
- $64,792
- Median income Near-median income area
- $414,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,215. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 8.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $414,300 (4% below the average Oregon ZIP) and median rent is $994; 61.5% of occupied 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 -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tillamook County, so 97147 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 97147
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wheeler, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97147.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 97147?
54.9
Median Age
43.8%
Male
56.3%
Female
11.6%
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?
$64,792
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$38,215
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 97147 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Wheeler, 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)
$64,792 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 378 Oregon ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Oregon 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
310housing units
310
Total Housing Units
231
Occupied Units
79
Vacant Units
1.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$414,300
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 97131
Nehalem (97131)
2,498 residents
- 97136
Rockaway Beach (97136)
1,761 residents
- 97107
Bay City (97107)
1,530 residents
- 97118 775
Garibaldi (97118)
775 residents
- 97130 710
Manzanita (97130)
710 residents
- 97147 408
Wheeler (97147)
408 residents
- 97102 205
Arch Cape (97102)
205 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97147 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97147 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97130
Manzanita (97130)
$105,192 median income
- 97131
Nehalem (97131)
$70,833 median income
- 97107
Bay City (97107)
$70,417 median income
- 97136
Rockaway Beach (97136)
$66,106 median income
- 97147
Wheeler (97147)
$64,792 median income
- 97118
Garibaldi (97118)
$53,828 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97147, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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.
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