Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 8.6% ▼ 14% below avg |
| College Grads | 30.8% ▼ 21% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 10% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 330 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 11,640 (31.5%) |
| Some College | 6,165 (16.7%) |
| Associates | 7,440 (20.2%) |
| Bachelors | 4,094 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,249 (19.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $86,693 ▲ 14% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $389,357 ▲ 40% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,251/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 22,688 |
| Vacant Units | 1,434 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Columbia County is located in Oregon and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 54,388 residents. With a median age of 43.68, it is a middle-aged county.
Columbia County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $86,693 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 8.6% is near the national average.
Housing in Columbia County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $389,357 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,250. Homeownership rates are high at 75.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Columbia County are primarily White (85.04%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Columbia County, OR is a middle-income area in Oregon. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97016 | Clatskanie | 6,568 | $67,500 | $296,700 | $887 | 4.2% | 23.7% |
| 97018 | Columbia City | 1,806 | $100,912 | $441,700 | $1,467 | 1.4% | 38.4% |
| 97054 | Deer Island | 1,404 | $84,518 | $426,400 | — | 9.5% | 40.1% |
| 97048 | Rainier | 7,096 | $74,453 | $364,300 | $882 | 5.5% | 22.4% |
| 97051 | Saint Helens | 17,589 | $85,837 | $369,300 | $1,258 | 4.1% | 29.4% |
| 97056 | Scappoose | 12,794 | $95,351 | $437,500 | $1,612 | 3.1% | 36.2% |
| 97064 | Vernonia | 3,730 | $78,125 | $360,100 | $1,213 | 7.1% | 29.8% |
| 97053 | Warren | 3,401 | $123,902 | $532,200 | — | 5.3% | 42.4% |