City

Yachats, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Oregon

👥2,141Population
💰$71,213Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂58.2Median Age
🏠$483,900Median Home Value▲ 74% above avg
🎓57.3%College Grads▲ 48% above avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.3% Female 54.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.9%Hispanic: 6.6%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 8.7%Race
White83.9%
Hispanic6.6%
Black0.2%
Asian0.1%
Other8.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
15%
45–64
25%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.95
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads57.3% ▲ 48% above avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.5%)
HS Graduate148 (9.4%)
Some College186 (11.8%)
Associates328 (20.9%)
Bachelors179 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree721 (45.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 9.4%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 20.9%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 45.9%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad9.4%
Some College11.8%
Associates20.9%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate45.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81%Renter: 19%Tenure
Owner81.0%
Renter19.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
44%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,213 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$483,900 ▲ 74% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$893/mo
Total Housing Units1,769
Vacant Units748

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
59%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
32%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About Yachats, OR

Yachats is a city in Oregon, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,141 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.2 years.

Economically, Yachats is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,213 is near the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Yachats is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $483,900, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $893 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Yachats is well-educated. 57.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Yachats
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97498 2,141 $71,213 $483,900 $893 5.1% 57.3% 81.0%