97121 ZIP Code — Hammond, OR

Clatsop County, Oregon

ZIP code 97121 is located in Hammond, Oregon, within Clatsop County. It covers approximately 7.56 square miles and serves a population of 1,714 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 503/971.

About ZIP code 97121

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 $352,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $57,083. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% 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.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 97121 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,714

population

7.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97121 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97121

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97121. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hammond	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97146 Warrenton (6.4 mi) 98624 Ilwaco (7.6 mi) 98631 Long Beach (12.8 mi) 97103 Astoria (15.3 mi) 98643 Rosburg (17.4 mi) 98638 Naselle (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,714
Population density	227 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	7.56 sq mi
Water area	0.69 sq mi
Latitude	46.2095
Longitude	-123.9668
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	47.9%	43.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	32.4%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	20.9%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,714

Population

227

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$57,083

Median household income

$33,228

Per capita income

$352,400

Median home value

$1,182

Median monthly rent

61.8%

Home ownership

4.1%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

505

Housing units

20.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

136

123

25–34

210

35–44

45–54

55–59

106

60–64

107

65–74

182

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	239	13.9%
18 and over	1,475	86.1%
65 and over	451	26.3%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 2.6%

Black or African American 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,650	96.3%
Two or more races	44	2.6%
Black or African American	20	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.9%	43.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	32.4%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	20.9%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	7.2%

Under $10k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 33.4%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 4.5%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	33.4%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	4.5%
$150k–$200k	11.0%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$57,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k–$300k 19.7%

$300k–$500k 48.4%

$500k–$1M 18.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$352,400
Median rent / month	$1,182
Owner occupied	61.8%
Renter occupied	38.2%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	68.6%
Large apartment buildings	7.2%
Mobile homes	4.3%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	19.7%
1990–1999	10.1%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	21.4%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	26.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	27.4%
3 bedrooms	58.7%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	35.1%
2 vehicles	49.4%
3 or more	15.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.5%
Electricity	35.7%
Wood	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	262	37.1%
Cohabiting couple	34	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	66	9.3%
Female householder, no spouse	344	48.7%
Households with children under 18	110	15.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	324	45.9%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.2%	26.1%
Married	52.8%	30.3%
Separated	3.3%	0.0%
Widowed	3.5%	14.5%
Divorced	11.2%	29.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 21.0%

Some college, no degree 38.6%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	20.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	34	8.0%
Elementary school	129	30.3%
High school	22	5.2%
College / grad school	241	56.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.9%

Construction 10.4%

Finance & real estate 8.1%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Other services 5.0%

Retail trade 4.3%

Professional & management 4.3%

Public administration 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.0%
Service	27.1%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	7.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.8%
Government	5.5%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.2%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 4.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.4%
Retirement income	37.4%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	6.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.7%
High blood pressure	29.3%
High cholesterol	29.7%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	16.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.7%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.1%
Visited dentist	70.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	119	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.9%
Under 18	10.9%
18–64 years	17.8%
65 and over	52.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.1%
Public insurance	55.7%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,660	96.8%
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)	1,666	97.2%
Born in same state	1,651	96.3%
Born in different state	753	43.9%
Foreign born	15	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	48	2.8%
Not a US citizen	36	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	321	18.7%
Italian	213	12.4%
Polish	166	9.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	58	3.4%
Arab	54	3.2%
English	41	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	97.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97121

What city is ZIP code 97121 in?

ZIP code 97121 is primarily assigned to Hammond, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97121 in?

ZIP code 97121 falls within Clatsop County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97121 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 97121 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97121?

The median home value in ZIP code 97121 is $352,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 97121?

ZIP code 97121 has an estimated population of 1,714 residents, with a density of 227 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 97121?

The median household income in ZIP code 97121 is $57,083, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 97121 in?

ZIP code 97121 observes the PST timezone.