City

Wheeler, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Tillamook County  ·  Oregon

👥469Population
💰$56,333Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂54.2Median Age
🏠$412,200Median Home Value▲ 48% above avg
🎓40.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊8.1%Unemployment▲ 66% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.2% Female 57.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.2%Hispanic: 12.8%Other: 3%Race
White83.2%
Hispanic12.8%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
11%
18–24
1%
25–44
33%
45–64
16%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.78
Below Poverty13.9% ▲ 39% above avg
College Grads40.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment8.1% ▲ 66% above avg
No HS Diploma19 (5.1%)
HS Graduate117 (31.2%)
Some College29 (7.7%)
Associates59 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree151 (40.3%)

Education

No HS: 5.1%HS Grad: 31.2%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 15.7%Graduate: 40.3%Edu
No HS5.1%
HS Grad31.2%
Some College7.7%
Associates15.7%
Graduate40.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 46.2%Renter: 53.8%Tenure
Owner46.2%
Renter53.8%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
65%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,333 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$412,200 ▲ 48% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$933/mo
Total Housing Units301
Vacant Units63

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
41%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
60%
About Wheeler, OR

Wheeler is a city in Oregon, located in Tillamook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 469 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.2 years.

Economically, Wheeler is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,333 is below the national average. Approximately 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Wheeler is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $412,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $933 per month.

The population of Wheeler is well-educated. 40.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wheeler
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97147 469 $56,333 $412,200 $933 8.1% 40.3% 46.2%