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Otis, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97368

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

3,435
24/sq mi
$61,821
Median income
$325,700
Median home value
28.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Otis pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97368 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97368 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 143.1 square miles in Otis, Lincoln County, Oregon. The area is home to 3,435 residents, producing a population density of 24 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 97368 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97368 sits at $61,821 (21% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $32,990. The poverty rate stands at 22.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $325,700 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $1,189 per month, and 91.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97368 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lincoln County, so you can benchmark 97368 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 97368

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97368.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97368, Otis, OR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,435

Population

143.1

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97368?

48.8

Median Age

56.0%

Male

44.0%

Female

11.5%

Foreign-Born

White 78.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%

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?

$61,821

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$32,990

Per Capita Income

22.9%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97368 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,821 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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 46.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,777

Total Housing Units

1,150

Occupied Units

627

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.0%
Renter 9.0%

$325,700

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$1,189

Median Rent

1986

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

+11.2%

YoY Change (2024)

351

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+251%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97368 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +251% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +6.2% 192
2020 +9.5% 210
2021 +20.6% 253
2022 +11.2% 282
2024 — 351

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 58 business establishments in ZIP 97368, employing approximately 291 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,727,000.

58

Businesses

291

Employees

$12.7M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 27 46.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 6 10.3%
Retail trade 4 6.9%
Transportation and warehousing 4 6.9%
Wholesale trade 3 5.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 5.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 97368 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 97368 ranks #2 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 97368 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 97368 ranks #4 of 5 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
97364 Neotsu, OR 446 4.0 mi
97149 Neskowin, OR 574 7.2 mi
97367 Lincoln City, OR 9,416 7.1 mi
97388 Gleneden Beach, OR 888 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lincoln County

97365 standard
Newport, OR
Pop: 10,744
97367 standard
Lincoln City, OR
Pop: 9,416
97391 standard
Toledo, OR
Pop: 5,344
97394 standard
Waldport, OR
Pop: 4,643
97380 standard
Siletz, OR
Pop: 2,449
97341 standard
Depoe Bay, OR
Pop: 2,325

Related Areas

Lincoln County Otis, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97368 in? ▼
ZIP code 97368 (Otis) 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 97368? ▼
ZIP code 97368 in Otis, OR has a population of 3,435 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97368? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97368 is $61,821, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97368? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97368 is $325,700, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97368? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97368 is White at 78.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97368? ▼
ZIP code 97368 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 291 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97368? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97368 are: Construction (27), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97368? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97368 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 251%. 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 97368? ▼
In ZIP code 97368, 46.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.4% 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 97368? ▼
In ZIP code 97368, approximately 91.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97368? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97368 is 22.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Otis, OR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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