Alsea, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97324
Lincoln County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,126
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $67,891
- Median income Near-median income area
- $397,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 17.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Alsea pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97324 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 97324 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alsea, Lincoln County, Oregon, home to just 1,126 residents across 450.4 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97324 reports a modest median household income of $67,891 (13% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,796. The poverty rate is 23.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $397,400 (8% below the average Oregon ZIP) and median rent is $1,193; 68.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.4, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Oregon and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 97324.
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 97324
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alsea, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97324.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 97324, Alsea, 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
1,126
Population
450.4
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97324?
52.4
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
1.5%
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?
$67,891
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$32,796
Per Capita Income
23.9%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 97324 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Alsea, 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)
$67,891 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
803housing units
803
Total Housing Units
531
Occupied Units
272
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$397,400
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,193
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 97324, employing approximately 58 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,734,000.
22
Businesses
58
Employees
$2.7M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 27.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 13.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 13.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97324, 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 (1,126 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 97324 in?
ZIP code 97324 (Alsea) is located in Lincoln County, Oregon. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lincoln-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97324?
ZIP code 97324 in Alsea, OR has a population of 1,126 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97324?
The median household income in ZIP 97324 is $67,891, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97324?
The median home value in ZIP 97324 is $397,400, which is 43% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97324?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97324 is White at 90.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97324?
ZIP code 97324 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 58 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97324?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97324 are: Construction (6), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97324?
In ZIP code 97324, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.5% 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 97324?
In ZIP code 97324, approximately 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97324?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97324 is 23.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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