97394 ZIP Code — Waldport, OR

Lincoln County, Oregon

ZIP code 97394 is located in Waldport, Oregon, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 51.68 square miles and serves a population of 5,355 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541/458.

About ZIP code 97394

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $321,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,132. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 97394 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,355

population

51.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97394 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97394

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97394. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Waldport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97498 Yachats (7.2 mi) 97390 Tidewater (8.3 mi) 97366 South Beach (11.1 mi) 97391 Toledo (13.8 mi) 97343 Eddyville (15.5 mi) 97365 Newport (17.7 mi) 97324 Alsea (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,355
Population density	104 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	51.68 sq mi
Water area	2.48 sq mi
Latitude	44.4212
Longitude	-123.9805
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	541/458

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.9%	49.3%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	32.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	14.7%	23.2%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.3%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,355

Population

104

People per sq mi

59.3

Median age

$55,132

Median household income

$34,697

Per capita income

$321,100

Median home value

$975

Median monthly rent

77.7%

Home ownership

14.8%

Poverty rate

12.8%

Unemployment

3,116

Housing units

25.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

124

5–9

133

10–14

103

133

15–19

142

20–24

212

25–34

226

198

35–44

211

306

45–54

326

199

55–59

211

250

60–64

266

743

65–74

791

195

75–84

207

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	634	11.8%
18 and over	4,721	88.2%
65 and over	2,029	37.9%
Median age	59.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.3%

Two or more races 6.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Other race 1.5%

Black or African American 1%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,769	85.3%
Two or more races	386	6.9%
Hispanic or Latino	239	4.3%
Other race	82	1.5%
Black or African American	54	1%
Asian	36	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.9%	49.3%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	32.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	14.7%	23.2%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.3%	7.2%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$55,132

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$50k–$100k 4.9%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k–$300k 25.8%

$300k–$500k 45.6%

$500k–$1M 9.6%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$321,100
Median rent / month	$975
Owner occupied	77.7%
Renter occupied	22.3%
Vacant	30.3%
Single-family detached	71.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	18.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	16.7%
1990–1999	22.2%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	17.5%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	6.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	39.5%
3 bedrooms	43.0%
4 bedrooms	5.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	42.5%
2 vehicles	38.8%
3 or more	15.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.5%
Electricity	84.1%
Propane / LP gas	6.1%
Wood	7.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,272	49.5%
Cohabiting couple	58	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	338	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	904	35.1%
Households with children under 18	272	10.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,464	56.9%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.7%	17.0%
Married	59.8%	47.8%
Separated	1.2%	1.3%
Widowed	3.8%	10.8%
Divorced	11.6%	23.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 23.3%

Some college, no degree 34.4%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 10.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	25.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	3.3%
Kindergarten	101	14.1%
Elementary school	335	46.7%
High school	156	21.8%
College / grad school	101	14.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.5%

Construction 14.5%

Retail trade 11.6%

Finance & real estate 7.7%

Professional & management 6.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Public administration 3.5%

Other services 3.1%

Manufacturing 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	18.9%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	19.5%
Production & transportation	8.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.8%
Government	16.3%
Self-employed	12.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.7%
Carpool	13.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	12.5%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 14.8%

Under 18 years 24.8%

18 and over 13.5%

Married-couple families 10.3%

Female-led households 5.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.9%
Retirement income	36.5%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.8%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	34.3%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	9.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	596	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	20.2%
65 and over	32.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.5%
Public insurance	55.5%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,294	98.9%
Spanish	9	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	9	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,253	98.1%
Born in same state	5,244	97.9%
Born in different state	2,072	38.7%
Foreign born	9	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	102	1.9%
Not a US citizen	84	82.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	937	17.5%
Italian	588	11%
English	244	4.6%
Polish	148	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	98	1.8%
Dutch	62	1.2%
German	23	0.4%
Irish	11	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.0%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97394

What city is ZIP code 97394 in?

ZIP code 97394 is primarily assigned to Waldport, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97394 in?

ZIP code 97394 falls within Lincoln County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97394 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 97394 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 97394 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 97394 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 97394 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 97394 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97394?

The median home value in ZIP code 97394 is $321,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 97394 in?

ZIP code 97394 observes the PST timezone.