97054 ZIP Code — Deer Island, OR

Columbia County, Oregon

ZIP code 97054 is located in Deer Island, Oregon, within Columbia County. It covers approximately 39.73 square miles and serves a population of 1,313 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 503/971.

About ZIP code 97054

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 $362,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,861. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 56% 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. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 97054 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,313

population

39.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97054 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97054

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97054. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Deer Island	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,313
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	39.73 sq mi
Water area	2.26 sq mi
Latitude	45.9356
Longitude	-122.9236
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	25.7%	37.5%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	53.9%	33.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	24.9%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.3%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,313

Population

People per sq mi

56.1

Median age

$77,861

Median household income

$39,839

Per capita income

$362,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.3%

Home ownership

3.7%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

632

Housing units

21.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

143

45–54

141

55–59

60–64

155

65–74

153

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	99	7.5%
18 and over	1,214	92.5%
65 and over	451	34.3%
Median age	56.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.9%

Two or more races 10.9%

Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Other race 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,120	80.9%
Two or more races	151	10.9%
Hispanic or Latino	71	5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	1.5%
Other race	21	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.7%	37.5%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	53.9%	33.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	24.9%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.3%	7.2%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 3.8%

$50k–$75k 24.7%

$75k–$100k 20.6%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	3.8%
$50k–$75k	24.7%
$75k–$100k	20.6%
$100k–$150k	20.2%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$77,861

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 1.0%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k–$300k 24.9%

$300k–$500k 38.2%

$500k–$1M 25.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$362,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.3%
Renter occupied	2.7%
Vacant	6.9%
Single-family detached	76.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.4%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	32.3%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	6.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	27.8%
3 bedrooms	62.7%
4 bedrooms	2.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	15.8%
2 vehicles	26.5%
3 or more	56.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	61.7%
Propane / LP gas	5.1%
Wood	33.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	359	59.5%
Cohabiting couple	37	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	120	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	87	14.4%
Households with children under 18	80	13.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	325	53.9%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.0%	13.5%
Married	61.6%	58.0%
Separated	0.9%	0.0%
Widowed	10.3%	17.5%
Divorced	14.2%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 37.5%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 16.2%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	21.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	16	15.5%
Elementary school	41	39.8%
High school	6	5.8%
College / grad school	40	38.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 38.2%

Construction 15.7%

Education & healthcare 15.4%

Retail trade 8.8%

Agriculture & mining 6.9%

Professional & management 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Public administration 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%

Other services 0.9%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.1%
Service	9.0%
Sales & office	10.5%
Natural resources & construction	22.0%
Production & transportation	16.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.4%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	11.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	26.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.7

Poverty

All people 3.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.6%
Retirement income	37.6%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	20.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	172	14.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	20.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.5%
Public insurance	45.7%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,277	97.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,304	99.3%
Born in same state	1,270	96.7%
Born in different state	632	48.1%
Foreign born	34	2.6%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.7%
Not a US citizen	6	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	166	12.6%
French	151	11.5%
Dutch	80	6.1%
Arab	56	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	29	2.2%
Irish	17	1.3%
German	13	1%
English	8	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.9%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97054

What city is ZIP code 97054 in?

ZIP code 97054 is primarily assigned to Deer Island, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97054 in?

ZIP code 97054 falls within Columbia County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97054 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 97054 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 97054 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 97054 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 97054 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 97054 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 97054 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 97054 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 97054 in?

ZIP code 97054 observes the PST timezone.