97103 ZIP Code — Astoria, OR
Clatsop County, Oregon
ZIP code 97103 is located in Astoria, Oregon, within Clatsop County. It covers approximately 163.32 square miles and serves a population of 17,914 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 503/971.
About ZIP code 97103
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $404,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $74,235. 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17,914
population
163.32
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97103 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97103
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97103. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Astoria | Acceptable |
| Astoria | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
97016 Clatskanie (6.7 mi)
97138 Seaside (10.5 mi)
97146 Warrenton (11.1 mi)
98643 Rosburg (13.7 mi)
97121 Hammond (15.3 mi)
98647 Skamokawa (18.7 mi)
98638 Naselle (19.2 mi)
98612 Cathlamet (19.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 17,914 |
| Population density | 110 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 41 |
| County FIPS | 007 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 163.32 sq mi |
| Water area | 11.77 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.1103 |
| Longitude | -123.6799 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 503/971 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.1% | 43.4% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 32.4% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.2% | 20.9% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 2.8% | 3.4% | 7.2% |
Demographics & statistics
17,914
Population
110
People per sq mi
42.6
Median age
$74,235
Median household income
$37,249
Per capita income
$404,000
Median home value
$1,124
Median monthly rent
63.0%
Home ownership
11.2%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
5,448
Housing units
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
544
Under 5
513
443
5–9
418
519
10–14
489
482
15–19
454
500
20–24
470
1,245
25–34
1,173
1,135
35–44
1,068
898
45–54
845
716
55–59
675
863
60–64
813
1,253
65–74
1,179
436
75–84
410
192
85+
181
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,483 | 19.4% |
| 18 and over | 14,431 | 80.6% |
| 65 and over | 3,651 | 20.4% |
| Median age | 42.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.8%
Two or more races
9.6%
Hispanic or Latino
6.5%
Other race
2.1%
Black or African American
0.8%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,287 | 79.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,843 | 9.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,239 | 6.5% |
| Other race | 403 | 2.1% |
| Black or African American | 147 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 128 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 79 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.1% | 43.4% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 32.4% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.2% | 20.9% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 2.8% | 3.4% | 7.2% |
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
8.8%
$35k–$50k
12.8%
$50k–$75k
16.1%
$75k–$100k
17.4%
$100k–$150k
17.2%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k+
6.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.5% |
| $200k+ | 6.2% |
| Median income | $74,235 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.1%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
1.9%
$150k–$200k
2.8%
$200k–$300k
17.9%
$300k–$500k
48.4%
$500k–$1M
23.8%
$1M+
1.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $404,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,124 |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% |
| Vacant | 12.0% |
| Single-family detached | 69.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.0% |
| Mobile homes | 5.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 36.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.6% |
| 3 or more | 23.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 45.9% |
| Electricity | 36.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.8% |
| Fuel oil | 5.3% |
| Wood | 7.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,381 | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 427 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,386 | 19.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,917 | 27.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,701 | 23.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,702 | 38.0% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.0% | 22.3% |
| Married | 47.7% | 49.9% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 15.0% | 18.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
7.8%
HS graduate
25.9%
Some college, no degree
26.8%
Associate's degree
12.9%
Bachelor's degree
16.3%
Graduate / professional
9.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 296 | 8.7% |
| Kindergarten | 105 | 3.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,516 | 44.4% |
| High school | 680 | 19.9% |
| College / grad school | 815 | 23.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.4%
Retail trade
16.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.1%
Manufacturing
11.1%
Professional & management
7.7%
Construction
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Public administration
4.3%
Agriculture & mining
3.6%
Other services
3.4%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Finance & real estate
1.8%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.6% |
| Service | 24.6% |
| Sales & office | 21.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.4% |
| Production & transportation | 11.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.9% |
| Government | 12.6% |
| Self-employed | 9.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.2% |
| Carpool | 8.4% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 6.7% |
| Work from home | 9.7% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.7 |
Poverty
All people
11.2%
Under 18 years
14.8%
18 and over
10.4%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
10.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.9% |
| Retirement income | 29.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.4% |
| High blood pressure | 31.9% |
| High cholesterol | 31.1% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 26.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.9% |
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| No physical activity | 18.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.1% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 11.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.8% |
| Visited dentist | 66.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 13.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,554 | 10.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 14.4% |
| 65 and over | 34.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.1% |
| Public insurance | 43.9% |
| No insurance | 8.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,857 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 187 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 72 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 55 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 9 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,239 | 96.2% |
| Born in same state | 17,120 | 95.6% |
| Born in different state | 7,988 | 44.6% |
| Foreign born | 119 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 675 | 3.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 393 | 58.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,930 | 16.4% |
| Italian | 1,893 | 10.6% |
| Polish | 942 | 5.3% |
| Arab | 864 | 4.8% |
| English | 393 | 2.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 278 | 1.6% |
| German | 113 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 63 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 11 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.7% |
| Internet access | 94.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97103
What city is ZIP code 97103 in?
ZIP code 97103 is primarily assigned to Astoria, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97103 in?
ZIP code 97103 falls within Clatsop County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97103 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 97103 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 97103 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 97103 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97103?
The median home value in ZIP code 97103 is $404,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 97103?
ZIP code 97103 has an estimated population of 17,914 residents, with a density of 110 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 97103 in?
ZIP code 97103 observes the PST timezone.