Waldport, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97394
Lincoln County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,643
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,660
- Median income Below-median income area
- $374,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Waldport pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97394 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 97394 (Waldport, OR) fell -4.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 283.0 in 2023 to 270.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97394 covers 157.9 square miles in Waldport, Lincoln County, Oregon (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,643 residents on file, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97394 reports a modest median household income of $60,660 (22% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,127. Unemployment is 12.1%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $374,200 (14% below the average Oregon ZIP) and median rent is $1,195; 79.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lincoln County, so 97394 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 97394
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waldport, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97394.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 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 97394, Waldport, 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
4,643
Population
157.9
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97394?
60.9
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
3.4%
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?
$60,660
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$39,127
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 97394 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Waldport, 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)
$60,660 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
3,631housing units
3,631
Total Housing Units
2,675
Occupied Units
956
Vacant Units
2.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$374,200
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,195
Median Rent
1989
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
-4.6%
YoY Change (2024)
270
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+170%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97394 have decreased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 209 |
| 2021 | +20.6% | 252 |
| 2022 | +12.1% | 282 |
| 2023 | +0.3% | 283 |
| 2024 | -4.6% | 270 |
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 107 business establishments in ZIP 97394, employing approximately 476 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,137,000.
107
Businesses
476
Employees
$16.1M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 20 | 18.7% |
| Construction | 16 | 14.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 14.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 11.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.8% |
| Information | 3 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.8% |
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 97394 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97394
Waldport (97394)
4,643 residents
- 97498 1,814
Yachats (97498)
1,814 residents
- 97376 1,301
Seal Rock (97376)
1,301 residents
- 97390 555
Tidewater (97390)
555 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97394 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97394 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97390
Tidewater (97390)
$73,487 median income
- 97376
Seal Rock (97376)
$70,446 median income
- 97498
Yachats (97498)
$67,188 median income
- 97394
Waldport (97394)
$60,660 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97394 ranks #4 of 4 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 97394, 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 (4,643 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 97394 in?
ZIP code 97394 (Waldport) 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 97394?
ZIP code 97394 in Waldport, OR has a population of 4,643 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97394?
The median household income in ZIP 97394 is $60,660, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97394?
The median home value in ZIP 97394 is $374,200, which is 35% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97394?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97394 is White at 83.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97394?
ZIP code 97394 has 107 business establishments employing approximately 476 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97394?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97394 are: Retail trade (20), Construction (16), Accommodation and food services (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97394?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97394 decreased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. 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 97394?
In ZIP code 97394, 46.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% 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 97394?
In ZIP code 97394, 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 97394?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97394 is 13.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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