97131 ZIP Code, Nehalem, OR
97131 is a ZIP code in Nehalem, Oregon — mostly in Tillamook County (86% of its land), with smaller parts in Clatsop County. It covers 139 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 97147, 97130 and 97136. 2,359 people live here in 1,180 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (94%). Median household income is $70,833, below the Oregon median of $83,011; the median age is 58.4, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Nehalem, OR
- County: Tillamook County
- Land area: 139 sq mi
- Population: 2,359
- Median household income: $70,833
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,359 |
| Households | 1,180 |
| Median household income | $70,833 |
| Income per person | $40,904 |
| Median age | 58.4 |
| Homeowners | 93.6% |
| Median home value | $459,000 |
| Median rent | $1,179 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 10.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.3% |
| Broadband internet | 94.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.5% |
| $10–15K | 3.6% |
| $15–25K | 6.0% |
| $25–35K | 6.6% |
| $35–50K | 12.6% |
| $50–75K | 15.3% |
| $75–100K | 20.0% |
| $100–150K | 15.8% |
| $150–200K | 3.9% |
| $200K+ | 6.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 6.8% |
| 10–19 | 6.1% |
| 20–24 | 1.4% |
| 25–34 | 7.1% |
| 35–44 | 10.2% |
| 45–54 | 13.2% |
| 55–64 | 13.6% |
| 65–74 | 27.2% |
| 75+ | 14.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.9% |
| Owned outright | 33.2% |
| Rented | 4.3% |
| Vacant | 31.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 70.4% |
| Townhome | 1.0% |
| 2–4 units | 2.2% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 1.7% |
| Mobile / other | 24.7% |
Businesses in 97131
66 business establishments with 231 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 16
- Construction: 12
- Retail Trade: 10
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 7
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 6
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Information: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 97147 — Wheeler city, OR (3.5 mi)
- 97130 — Manzanita city, OR (5.5 mi)
- 97136 — Rockaway Beach city, OR (7.3 mi)
- 97102 (7.8 mi)
- 97107 — Bay City city, OR (10.9 mi)
- 97145 — Cannon Beach city, OR (11 mi)
- 97118 — Garibaldi city, OR (11.6 mi)
- 97110 — Cannon Beach city, OR (13.9 mi)
Areas that include 97131
- Bayside Gardens, OR ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Nehalem, OR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Neahkahnie, OR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Barnesdale, OR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Clatsop County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Tillamook County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Oregon ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 6: highest median household income in Tillamook County
- No. 1 of 6: highest median home value in Tillamook County
- No. 1 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Tillamook County
- No. 3 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Tillamook County
- No. 5 of 6: lowest median age in Tillamook County
- No. 2 of 6: highest median age in Tillamook County
- No. 5 of 5: fastest population growth in Tillamook County
Mail every home in 97131
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 97131, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 97131 in?
- 97131 is a Nehalem, OR mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 97131 in?
- 97131 is mostly in Tillamook County (86% of its land), with smaller parts in Clatsop County.
- What is the population of 97131?
- About 2,359 people (±327), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,908.
- What is the median household income in 97131?
- $70,833 (±$9,204), compared with $83,011 for Oregon as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 97131?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 97131 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 97131?
- The closest, measured center to center: 97147 (3.5 mi, Wheeler), 97130 (5.5 mi, Manzanita), 97136 (7.3 mi, Rockaway Beach), 97102 (7.8 mi), 97107 (10.9 mi, Bay City) and 97145 (11 mi, Cannon Beach).
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