City

Rockaway Beach, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Tillamook County  ·  Oregon

👥2,422Population
💰$64,286Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂56.4Median Age
🏠$354,100Median Home Value▲ 27% above avg
🎓36.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 0.4%Asian: 1%Other: 2.1%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.4%
Asian1.0%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
16%
45–64
26%
65+
24%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty5.5% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads36.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 22% above avg
No HS Diploma63 (3.7%)
HS Graduate363 (21%)
Some College258 (14.9%)
Associates417 (24.2%)
Bachelors165 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree460 (26.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 21%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 24.2%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 26.7%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad21.0%
Some College14.9%
Associates24.2%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate26.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.7%Renter: 20.3%Tenure
Owner79.7%
Renter20.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,286 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$354,100 ▲ 27% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,195/mo
Total Housing Units2,795
Vacant Units1,685

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
55%
About Rockaway Beach, OR

Rockaway Beach is a city in Oregon, located in Tillamook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,422 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.4 years.

Economically, Rockaway Beach is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,286 is below the national average. Approximately 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Rockaway Beach is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $354,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,195 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rockaway Beach is moderately educated. 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rockaway Beach
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97136 2,422 $64,286 $354,100 $1,195 6.0% 36.2% 79.7%