US ZIP Code
97016

Clatskanie, OR

Columbia County  ·  Oregon

● Active
👥 6,568 Population ↑ 6% since 2019
💰 $67,500 Median HH Income
▼ 12% below avg ↑ 47% since 2019
🎂 46.7 Median Age ↓ 3% since 2019
🏠 $296,700 Median Home Value
≈ Avg ↑ 49% since 2019
🎓 23.7% College Grads
▼ 39% below avg
📊 4.2% Unemployment
▼ 15% below avg ↓ 52% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code97016
CityClatskanie
StateOregon (OR)
CountyColumbia County
Area Code503/971
Elevation1,224 ft
Latitude46.052109
Longitude-123.262509
TimezoneLos Angeles (DST)
FIPS41009
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 50.7% (3,329) Female 49.3% (3,239) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.8%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 1.2%Other: 8.2%Race
White84.8%
Hispanic2.9%
Black1.2%
Other8.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.36
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads23.7% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma44 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,715 (36.2%)
Some College804 (17%)
Associates1,052 (22.2%)
Bachelors408 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree716 (15.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 17%Associates: 22.2%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 15.1%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College17.0%
Associates22.2%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate15.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.5%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–100k
6%
$100k–150k
6%
$150k–200k
4%
$200k–300k
27%
$300k–500k
34%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,500 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 47% since 2019
Median Home Value$296,700 ≈ Avg ↑ 49% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$887/mo ↑ 24% since 2019
Total Units3,115
Vacant Units355
Avg HH Size2.36

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–50k
14%
$50k–75k
15%
$75k–100k
18%
$100k–150k
22%
$150k–200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%

Summary

Total Units3,115
Vacant355
Owner Occupied80.5%
Renter Occupied19.5%
Avg HH Size2.36
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 97016 is in Clatskanie, OR, in Columbia County.
ZIP code 97016 is located in Oregon (OR).
ZIP code 97016 is in Columbia County, OR.
ZIP 97016 observes the Los Angeles timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 97016 is 6,568 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 97016 is $67,500 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 97016 is $296,700 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 97016

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.