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Tillamook County
Nehalem, OR
97131
97131 ZIP Code — Nehalem, OR
Tillamook County, Oregon
ZIP code 97131 is located in
Nehalem ,
Oregon ,
within Tillamook County .
It covers approximately 138.88 square miles and serves a population of
2,587 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 503/971 .
About ZIP code 97131
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $395,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($66,038) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 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 a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 97131 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,587
Population density
19 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
057
Geography
Land area
138.88 sq mi
Water area
4.01 sq mi
Latitude
45.6693
Longitude
-123.6806
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
503/971
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
38.2%
46.5%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
41.2%
35.3%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
18.1%
15.2%
23.2%
Over $200k
2.4%
3.0%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$66,038
Median household income
$395,700
Median home value
$1,318
Median monthly rent
20.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 360 13.9% 18 and over 2,227 86.1% 65 and over 836 32.3% Median age 57.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Group Count % White 2,242 81.3% Hispanic or Latino 169 6.1% Other race 161 5.8% Asian 107 3.9% Two or more races 65 2.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 12 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
38.2%
46.5%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
41.2%
35.3%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
18.1%
15.2%
23.2%
Over $200k
2.4%
3.0%
7.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.5% $10k–$15k 1.3% $15k–$25k 4.3% $25k–$35k 9.7% $35k–$50k 9.9% $50k–$75k 37.8% $75k–$100k 9.1% $100k–$150k 12.8% $150k–$200k 1.5% $200k+ 9.3% Median income $66,038
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $395,700 Median rent / month $1,318 Owner occupied 87.8% Renter occupied 12.3% Vacant 35.9% Single-family detached 75.3% Large apartment buildings 1.5% Mobile homes 18.9% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.01
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.1% 2010–2019 5.4% 2000–2009 16.0% 1990–1999 22.6% 1980–1989 9.7% 1970–1979 23.5% 1960–1969 6.1% 1950–1959 4.2% 1940–1949 5.0% 1939 or earlier 7.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.0% 1 bedroom 13.5% 2 bedrooms 24.3% 3 bedrooms 47.4% 4 bedrooms 10.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.1% 1 vehicle 31.9% 2 vehicles 41.9% 3 or more 18.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.8% Electricity 73.2% Propane / LP gas 4.3% Fuel oil 0.6% Wood 19.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 720 60.0% Cohabiting couple 40 3.3% Male householder, no spouse 274 22.8% Female householder, no spouse 166 13.8% Households with children under 18 137 11.4% Households with seniors (65+) 591 49.3% Average household size 2.13
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 19.1% 20.0% Married 61.9% 61.9% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 7.1% 9.0% Divorced 11.9% 9.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
39.5%
Graduate / professional
5.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.1% Bachelor's or higher 20.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 29 7.3% Kindergarten 5 1.3% Elementary school 206 52.2% High school 90 22.8% College / grad school 65 16.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
15.5%
Finance & real estate
7.9%
Transportation & utilities
7.7%
Public administration
7.6%
Education & healthcare
7.5%
Professional & management
4.8%
Agriculture & mining
3.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 16.5% Service 28.2% Sales & office 26.6% Natural resources & construction 16.2% Production & transportation 12.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.0% Government 16.0% Self-employed 7.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 70.0% Carpool 7.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.4% Work from home 18.1% Other means 4.3% Avg commute (minutes) 17.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.8%
Female-led households
9.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 46.1% Retirement income 31.2% Supplemental Security 6.2% Cash public assistance 0.8% Food stamps / SNAP 6.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.2% High blood pressure 36.6% High cholesterol 36.2% Diabetes 11.5% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 30.4% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 8.1% Cancer 9.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 14.7% Binge drinking 14.2% No physical activity 19.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.0% Depression 21.6% Fair or poor health 15.0% Poor mental health 13.2% Poor physical health 11.3% No health insurance 9.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.0% Visited dentist 69.0% Cholesterol screening 92.8% Teeth loss 12.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 300 13.5%
Disability % Any disability 21.2% Under 18 10.8% 18–64 years 20.4% 65 and over 27.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 63.2% Public insurance 54.4% No insurance 4.0% Uninsured under 19 0.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,545 98.4% Spanish 78 3.1% Other Indo-European 47 1.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 6 0.2% Other languages 25 1.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,501 96.7% Born in same state 2,476 95.7% Born in different state 1,429 55.2% Foreign born 25 1.0% Naturalized citizen 86 3.3% Not a US citizen 40 46.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 456 17.6% Italian 352 13.6% Arab 166 6.4% Polish 107 4.1%
Ancestry Count % German 39 1.5% Dutch 35 1.4% English 16 0.6% Irish 2 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.4% Internet access 84.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97131
What city is ZIP code 97131 in?
ZIP code 97131 is primarily assigned to Nehalem, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97131 in?
ZIP code 97131 falls within Tillamook County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97131 have an older population?
32% of residents in ZIP code 97131 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 97131 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 97131 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 97131 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 97131 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 97131 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 97131 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 97131 in?
ZIP code 97131 observes the PST timezone.
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