Neskowin, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97149
Tillamook County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 574
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $70,643
- Median income Near-median income area
- $683,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Neskowin pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97149 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 97149 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Neskowin, Tillamook County, Oregon, home to just 574 residents across 66.7 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97149 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,643 (9% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,409. Unemployment is 17.7%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $683,100 (58% above the average Oregon ZIP), while 68.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tillamook County, so 97149 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 97149
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Neskowin, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97149.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 97149, Neskowin, 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
574
Population
66.7
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97149?
50.4
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
7.9%
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?
$70,643
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$32,409
Per Capita Income
1.0%
Poverty Rate
17.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 97149 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Neskowin, 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)
$70,643 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
954housing units
954
Total Housing Units
330
Occupied Units
624
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$683,100
Median Home Value
+58% vs state ZIP avg
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
+20.3%
YoY Change (2022)
267
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+167%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97149 have increased 20.3% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +17.8% | 174 |
| 2019 | -0.4% | 173 |
| 2020 | +7.4% | 186 |
| 2021 | +19.4% | 222 |
| 2022 | +20.3% | 267 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 97149, employing approximately 118 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,311,000.
20
Businesses
118
Employees
$4.3M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 25.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 15.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 15.0% |
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 97149 vs 97135 →
ZIP 97149 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97368
Otis (97368)
3,435 residents
- 97135 861
Pacific City (97135)
861 residents
- 97149 574
Neskowin (97149)
574 residents
- 97122 460
Hebo (97122)
460 residents
- 97364 446
Neotsu (97364)
446 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97149 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97149 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97135
Pacific City (97135)
$93,424 median income
- 97122
Hebo (97122)
$91,058 median income
- 97364
Neotsu (97364)
$88,056 median income
- 97149
Neskowin (97149)
$70,643 median income
- 97368
Otis (97368)
$61,821 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97149 ranks #4 of 5 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 97149, 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 97149 in?
ZIP code 97149 (Neskowin) 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 97149?
ZIP code 97149 in Neskowin, OR has a population of 574 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97149?
The median household income in ZIP 97149 is $70,643, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97149?
The median home value in ZIP 97149 is $683,100, which is 146% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97149?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97149 is White at 97.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97149?
ZIP code 97149 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 118 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97149?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97149 are: Construction (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97149?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97149 increased by 20.3% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 97149?
In ZIP code 97149, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.8% 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 97149?
In ZIP code 97149, approximately 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97149?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97149 is 1.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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