City

Nehalem, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Tillamook County  ·  Oregon

👥2,442Population
💰$67,719Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂57.6Median Age
🏠$427,700Median Home Value▲ 53% above avg
🎓29.9%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.4% Female 46.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.4%Hispanic: 7.7%Asian: 2.5%Other: 3.4%Race
White86.4%
Hispanic7.7%
Asian2.5%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
10%
18–24
2%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.92
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads29.9% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate366 (18.8%)
Some College357 (18.3%)
Associates641 (32.9%)
Bachelors151 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree432 (22.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 18.8%Some College: 18.3%Associates: 32.9%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 22.2%Edu
HS Grad18.8%
Some College18.3%
Associates32.9%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate22.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.6%Renter: 13.4%Tenure
Owner86.6%
Renter13.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
39%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,719 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$427,700 ▲ 53% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,453/mo
Total Housing Units1,809
Vacant Units557

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Nehalem, OR

Nehalem is a city in Oregon, located in Tillamook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,442 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.6 years.

Economically, Nehalem is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,719 is near the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Nehalem is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $427,700, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,453 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nehalem is moderately educated. 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.36%).

Nehalem, OR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oregon.

ZIP Codes in Nehalem
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97131 2,442 $67,719 $427,700 $1,453 5.3% 29.9% 86.6%