PlainZIP

Seal Rock, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97376

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

1,301
8/sq mi
$70,446
Median income
$428,000
Median home value
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Seal Rock pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97376 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97376 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 164.7 square miles in Seal Rock, Lincoln County, Oregon. The area is home to 1,301 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 97376 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97376 sits at $70,446 (10% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $34,217. The poverty rate stands at 14.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $428,000 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $924 per month, and 79.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97376 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lincoln County, so you can benchmark 97376 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 →

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 97376, Seal Rock, 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

1,301

Population

164.7

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97376?

44.0

Median Age

57.1%

Male

42.9%

Female

5.3%

Foreign-Born

White 91.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

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?

$70,446

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$34,217

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97376 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,446 47th percentile higher than 47% 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 52.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.8%

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

What does housing look like?

876

Total Housing Units

626

Occupied Units

250

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.7%
Renter 20.3%

$428,000

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$924

Median Rent

1981

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

+26.4%

YoY Change (2024)

299

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+199%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97376 have increased 26.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.3% 189
2021 +16.6% 221
2022 +21.8% 269
2023 -12.1% 236
2024 +26.4% 299

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 14 business establishments in ZIP 97376, employing approximately 62 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,072,000.

14

Businesses

62

Employees

$2.1M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 3 21.4%

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 97376 vs 97394 →

ZIP 97376 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 97376 ranks #4 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 97376 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 97376 ranks #2 of 4 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
97394 Waldport, OR 4,643 5.7 mi
97366 South Beach, OR 1,460 5.9 mi
97391 Toledo, OR 5,344 9.1 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
97368 standard
Otis, OR
Pop: 3,435
97380 standard
Siletz, OR
Pop: 2,449

Related Areas

Lincoln County Seal Rock, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97376 in? ▼
ZIP code 97376 (Seal Rock) 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 97376? ▼
ZIP code 97376 in Seal Rock, OR has a population of 1,301 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97376? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97376 is $70,446, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97376? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97376 is $428,000, which is 54% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97376? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97376 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97376? ▼
ZIP code 97376 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 62 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97376? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97376 increased by 26.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 199%. 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 97376? ▼
In ZIP code 97376, 52.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% 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 97376? ▼
In ZIP code 97376, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97376? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97376 is 14.6% 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 Seal Rock, 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.