97146 ZIP Code — Warrenton, OR

Clatsop County, Oregon

ZIP code 97146 is located in Warrenton, Oregon, within Clatsop County. It covers approximately 25.63 square miles and serves a population of 7,438 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 503/971.

About ZIP code 97146

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $407,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $81,449. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 38% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 97146 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,438

population

25.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97146 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97146

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97146. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Warrenton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97121 Hammond (6.4 mi) 97103 Astoria (11.1 mi) 98624 Ilwaco (13.9 mi) 97138 Seaside (16.1 mi) 97016 Clatskanie (17.8 mi) 98643 Rosburg (18.3 mi) 98631 Long Beach (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,438
Population density	290 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	25.63 sq mi
Water area	5.07 sq mi
Latitude	46.1258
Longitude	-123.9102
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	503/971

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.0%	43.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	32.4%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	26.0%	20.9%	23.2%
Over $200k	4.5%	3.4%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

7,438

Population

290

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$81,449

Median household income

$35,957

Per capita income

$407,500

Median home value

$1,181

Median monthly rent

67.0%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

2,330

Housing units

22.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

183

Under 5

176

169

5–9

163

319

10–14

309

159

15–19

154

143

20–24

138

512

25–34

495

496

35–44

480

471

45–54

456

173

55–59

168

287

60–64

277

529

65–74

511

246

75–84

237

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,534	20.6%
18 and over	5,904	79.4%
65 and over	1,710	23.0%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.4%

Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

Two or more races 8.2%

Other race 4.8%

Asian 2.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,029	73.4%
Hispanic or Latino	777	9.5%
Two or more races	671	8.2%
Other race	394	4.8%
Asian	222	2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	103	1.3%
Black or African American	19	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.0%	43.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	32.4%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	26.0%	20.9%	23.2%
Over $200k	4.5%	3.4%	7.2%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 3.9%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 23.1%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	3.9%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	23.1%
$100k–$150k	21.7%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$81,449

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$50k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k–$300k 19.6%

$300k–$500k 35.5%

$500k–$1M 28.7%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$407,500
Median rent / month	$1,181
Owner occupied	67.0%
Renter occupied	33.0%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	67.1%
Large apartment buildings	3.1%
Mobile homes	8.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	13.8%
2000–2009	19.2%
1990–1999	19.2%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	1.9%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	9.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	28.6%
3 bedrooms	50.6%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	32.2%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	28.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.7%
Electricity	35.4%
Propane / LP gas	1.4%
Fuel oil	1.1%
Wood	3.7%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,494	51.5%
Cohabiting couple	257	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	688	23.7%
Female householder, no spouse	463	16.0%
Households with children under 18	750	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,067	36.8%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.6%	22.0%
Married	51.4%	55.2%
Separated	0.7%	0.5%
Widowed	6.9%	7.9%
Divorced	14.4%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 29.0%

Some college, no degree 31.1%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 17.0%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	22.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	146	9.6%
Kindergarten	112	7.4%
Elementary school	653	42.9%
High school	361	23.7%
College / grad school	251	16.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Retail trade 18.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.2%

Manufacturing 10.2%

Professional & management 9.2%

Construction 7.6%

Public administration 4.7%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Information 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	22.0%
Sales & office	24.5%
Natural resources & construction	7.0%
Production & transportation	13.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.2%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	2.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.9%
Carpool	15.6%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.5

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 1.0%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 9.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.3%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.1%
High blood pressure	30.9%
High cholesterol	31.3%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.7%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	16.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.6%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.5%
Visited dentist	70.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	667	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	47.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.6%
Public insurance	46.5%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	5.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,079	95.2%
Spanish	236	3.3%
Other Indo-European	217	3.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	7	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,863	92.3%
Born in same state	6,788	91.3%
Born in different state	3,539	47.6%
Foreign born	75	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	575	7.7%
Not a US citizen	230	40.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	733	9.9%
Italian	612	8.2%
Arab	525	7.1%
Polish	264	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	130	1.7%
Dutch	51	0.7%
Irish	22	0.3%
German	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97146

What city is ZIP code 97146 in?

ZIP code 97146 is primarily assigned to Warrenton, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97146 in?

ZIP code 97146 falls within Clatsop County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97146 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 97146 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 97146 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 97146 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97146?

The median home value in ZIP code 97146 is $407,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 97146?

ZIP code 97146 has an estimated population of 7,438 residents, with a density of 290 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 97146 in?

ZIP code 97146 observes the PST timezone.