97102 ZIP Code — Arch Cape, OR

Clatsop County, Oregon

ZIP code 97102 is located in Arch Cape, Oregon, within Clatsop County. It covers approximately 8.36 square miles and serves a population of 420 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 971.

About ZIP code 97102

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $612,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $111,319. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 51% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 97102 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

420
population
8.36
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97102 ZIP code map
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City Status
Arch Cape Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 420
Population density 50 / sq mi
State FIPS 41
County FIPS 007
Geography
Land area 8.36 sq mi
Water area 2.56 sq mi
Latitude 45.8442
Longitude -123.8632
Timezone Pacific (PT)
Area code 971
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 28.4% 43.4% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 11.5% 32.4% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 30.1% 20.9% 23.2%
Over $200k 30.1% 3.4% 7.2%

Demographics & statistics

420
Population
50
People per sq mi
63.7
Median age
$111,319
Median household income
$68,301
Per capita income
$612,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
91.6%
Home ownership
8.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
Unemployment
485
Housing units
62.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
10
5–9
9
8
10–14
8
13
35–44
13
48
45–54
47
23
55–59
23
6
60–64
5
85
65–74
82
20
85+
20
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18358.3%
18 and over38591.7%
65 and over20749.3%
Median age63.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White420100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 28.4% 43.4% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 11.5% 32.4% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 30.1% 20.9% 23.2%
Over $200k 30.1% 3.4% 7.2%
Under $10k 8.4%
$25k–$35k 13.5%
$35k–$50k 18.6%
$50k–$75k 5.1%
$100k–$150k 23.3%
$200k+ 31.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k8.4%
$25k–$35k13.5%
$35k–$50k18.6%
$50k–$75k5.1%
$100k–$150k23.3%
$200k+31.2%
Median income$111,319

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 20.3%
$300k–$500k 5.6%
$500k–$1M 59.9%
$1M+ 14.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$612,000
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied91.6%
Renter occupied8.4%
Vacant57.3%
Single-family detached92.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes8.0%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.04

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201918.1%
2000–200922.7%
1990–199922.7%
1980–198911.9%
1970–197915.1%
1960–19692.2%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19493.8%
1939 or earlier3.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.6%
1 bedroom8.0%
2 bedrooms28.8%
3 bedrooms38.6%
4 bedrooms21.1%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle60.0%
2 vehicles40.0%
3 or more0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas5.1%
Electricity80.0%
Propane / LP gas6.5%
Wood8.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family13763.7%
Cohabiting couple209.3%
Male householder, no spouse188.4%
Female householder, no spouse4018.6%
Households with children under 183817.7%
Households with seniors (65+)13964.7%
Average household size1.95

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married10.2%12.8%
Married80.7%66.0%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%21.3%
Divorced9.1%0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 4.7%
HS graduate 4.4%
Some college, no degree 12.2%
Associate's degree 16.1%
Bachelor's degree 41.3%
Graduate / professional 21.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.3%
Bachelor's or higher62.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school1928.4%
High school1623.9%
College / grad school3247.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.0%
Retail trade 17.1%
Other services 17.1%
Education & healthcare 16.2%
Professional & management 11.4%
Construction 9.5%
Finance & real estate 8.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts74.3%
Service17.1%
Sales & office3.3%
Natural resources & construction0.0%
Production & transportation5.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector62.9%
Government0.0%
Self-employed37.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone49.0%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home51.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)0.0

Poverty

All people 8.3%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 9.1%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security59.5%
Retirement income37.7%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP8.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity28.6%
High blood pressure44.2%
High cholesterol41.2%
Diabetes14.1%
Heart disease10.9%
Stroke5.0%
Asthma10.2%
Arthritis37.8%
Kidney disease4.4%
Pulmonary disease10.0%
Cancer11.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking14.6%
Binge drinking11.7%
No physical activity20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep26.2%
Depression21.1%
Fair or poor health17.4%
Poor mental health12.1%
Poor physical health13.2%
No health insurance8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.9%
Visited dentist69.2%
Cholesterol screening95.5%
Teeth loss12.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans5815.1%
Disability%
Any disability16.2%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years0.0%
65 and over32.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance68.1%
Public insurance60.0%
No insurance1.7%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only420100.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)420100.0%
Born in same state420100.0%
Born in different state5813.8%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French8520.2%
Italian5613.3%
AncestryCount%
Dutch81.9%
German61.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access51.2%
Internet access100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97102

What city is ZIP code 97102 in?

ZIP code 97102 is primarily assigned to Arch Cape, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97102 in?

ZIP code 97102 falls within Clatsop County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97102 have an older population?

49% of residents in ZIP code 97102 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 97102 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 97102 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 97102?

63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 97102 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 97102 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 97102 in?

ZIP code 97102 observes the PST timezone.

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