City

Seaside, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Clatsop County  ·  Oregon

👥11,724Population
💰$51,993Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂47.8Median Age
🏠$433,200Median Home Value▲ 55% above avg
🎓41.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 25% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.6%Hispanic: 6.8%Black: 1.2%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2.3%Race
White88.6%
Hispanic6.8%
Black1.2%
Asian1.1%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.03
Below Poverty16.9% ▲ 69% above avg
College Grads41.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 25% above avg
No HS Diploma81 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,242 (25.4%)
Some College1,456 (16.5%)
Associates1,386 (15.7%)
Bachelors1,140 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree2,505 (28.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 25.4%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 28.4%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad25.4%
Some College16.5%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate28.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57%Renter: 43%Tenure
Owner57.0%
Renter43.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
35%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,993 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$433,200 ▲ 55% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,004/mo
Total Housing Units7,785
Vacant Units2,073

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Seaside, OR

Seaside is a city in Oregon, located in Clatsop County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,724 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.8 years.

Economically, Seaside is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,993 is below the national average. Approximately 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Seaside is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $433,200, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,004 per month.

The population of Seaside is well-educated. 41.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Seaside
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97138 11,724 $51,993 $433,200 $1,004 6.1% 41.4% 57.0%