| ZIP Code | 97056 |
|---|---|
| City | Scappoose |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Columbia County |
| Area Code | 503/971 |
| Elevation | 1,373 ft |
| Latitude | 45.799539 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.96885 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 6.3% ▼ 37% below avg |
| College Grads | 36.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 37% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 124 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,170 (25.5%) |
| Some College | 1,166 (13.7%) |
| Associates | 1,964 (23.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,048 (12.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,026 (23.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $95,351 ▲ 25% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $437,500 ▲ 57% above avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,612/mo ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,179 |
| Vacant Units | 291 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,179 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 291 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
ZIP code 97056 is located in Scappoose, Oregon, within Columbia County. With a population of 12,794, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.6 years. Economically, 97056 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $95,351 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 97056 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $437,500 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,612 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 97056 is primarily White (86.02%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.3%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 97056 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 97056 in Scappoose, OR is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 12,794 residents, a median household income of $95,351, and a median home value of $437,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.