| ZIP Code | 97147 |
|---|---|
| City | Wheeler |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Tillamook County |
| Area Code | 503/971 |
| Elevation | 52 ft |
| Latitude | 45.685605 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -123.88613 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41057 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 54.2 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.78 |
| Below Poverty | 13.9% ▲ 39% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 8.1% ▲ 66% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 19 (5.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 117 (31.2%) |
| Some College | 29 (7.7%) |
| Associates | 59 (15.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 151 (40.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,333 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $412,200 ▲ 48% above avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $933/mo ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 301 |
| Vacant Units | 63 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.78 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 301 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 63 |
| Owner Occupied | 46.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 53.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.78 |
ZIP code 97147 is located in Wheeler, Oregon, within Tillamook County. With a population of 469, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 54.2 years. Economically, 97147 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,333 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 97147 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $412,200 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $933 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (46.2%) and renters (53.8%). Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 97147 is primarily White (83.16%). Residents are well-educated — 40.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.9%. Household income has grown by 52% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 97147 stands at 8.1%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 62%.
Overall, ZIP code 97147 in Wheeler, OR is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a mature community. With 469 residents, a median household income of $56,333, and a median home value of $412,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.