| ZIP Code | 97016 |
|---|---|
| City | Clatskanie |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Columbia County |
| Area Code | 503/971 |
| Elevation | 1,224 ft |
| Latitude | 46.052109 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -123.262509 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.7 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.36 |
| Below Poverty | 8.6% ▼ 14% below avg |
| College Grads | 23.7% ▼ 39% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 15% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 44 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,715 (36.2%) |
| Some College | 804 (17%) |
| Associates | 1,052 (22.2%) |
| Bachelors | 408 (8.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 716 (15.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,500 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $296,700 ≈ Avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $887/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,115 |
| Vacant Units | 355 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,115 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 355 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
ZIP code 97016 is located in Clatskanie, Oregon, within Columbia County. With a population of 6,568, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.7 years. Economically, 97016 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,500 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 97016 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $296,700 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $887 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 97016 is primarily White (84.82%). Residents are less-educated — 23.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.6%. Household income has grown by 47% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 97016 stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 97016 in Clatskanie, OR is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,568 residents, a median household income of $67,500, and a median home value of $296,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.