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Tillamook County
Rockaway Beach, OR
97136
97136 ZIP Code — Rockaway Beach, OR
Tillamook County, Oregon
ZIP code 97136 is located in
Rockaway Beach ,
Oregon ,
within Tillamook County .
It covers approximately 19.53 square miles and serves a population of
2,170 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 503/971 .
About ZIP code 97136
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $324,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $61,169. 54% 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 21 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 97136 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,170
Population density
111 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
057
Geography
Land area
19.53 sq mi
Water area
2.28 sq mi
Latitude
45.6247
Longitude
-123.9141
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
503/971
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.9%
46.5%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
36.0%
35.3%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
9.5%
15.2%
23.2%
Over $200k
6.7%
3.0%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$61,169
Median household income
$324,000
Median home value
$1,189
Median monthly rent
25.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 343 15.8% 18 and over 1,827 84.2% 65 and over 769 35.4% Median age 55.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Group Count % White 2,090 96% Two or more races 40 1.8% Asian 17 0.8% Black or African American 12 0.6% Hispanic or Latino 7 0.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 7 0.3% Other race 4 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.9%
46.5%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
36.0%
35.3%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
9.5%
15.2%
23.2%
Over $200k
6.7%
3.0%
7.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.1% $10k–$15k 3.5% $15k–$25k 9.0% $25k–$35k 11.8% $35k–$50k 12.6% $50k–$75k 19.4% $75k–$100k 18.3% $100k–$150k 11.3% $150k–$200k 1.7% $200k+ 7.2% Median income $61,169
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $324,000 Median rent / month $1,189 Owner occupied 76.6% Renter occupied 23.4% Vacant 64.4% Single-family detached 81.4% Large apartment buildings 0.7% Mobile homes 9.2% Median rooms 4.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.24
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.6% 2000–2009 22.1% 1990–1999 14.7% 1980–1989 12.6% 1970–1979 17.2% 1960–1969 3.8% 1950–1959 2.5% 1940–1949 4.2% 1939 or earlier 17.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.8% 1 bedroom 15.0% 2 bedrooms 34.6% 3 bedrooms 34.5% 4 bedrooms 13.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.8% 1 vehicle 35.9% 2 vehicles 41.5% 3 or more 17.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.1% Electricity 73.2% Propane / LP gas 10.5% Wood 6.2% No fuel used 0.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 454 45.9% Cohabiting couple 115 11.6% Male householder, no spouse 170 17.2% Female householder, no spouse 250 25.3% Households with children under 18 162 16.4% Households with seniors (65+) 500 50.6% Average household size 2.19
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 25.8% 23.6% Married 51.6% 45.8% Separated 1.9% 6.0% Widowed 2.9% 13.7% Divorced 17.8% 10.8%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.0%
Some college, no degree
32.0%
Graduate / professional
5.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.7% Bachelor's or higher 25.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 18 4.4% Kindergarten 2 0.5% Elementary school 98 24.1% High school 220 54.2% College / grad school 68 16.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.7%
Finance & real estate
18.8%
Professional & management
10.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.6%
Transportation & utilities
8.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Public administration
0.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.0% Service 17.4% Sales & office 19.8% Natural resources & construction 14.9% Production & transportation 15.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.5% Government 7.8% Self-employed 12.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 69.3% Carpool 0.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 8.5% Work from home 21.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 20.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
43.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 54.4% Retirement income 33.5% Supplemental Security 8.0% Cash public assistance 5.0% Food stamps / SNAP 14.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.3% High blood pressure 40.3% High cholesterol 37.0% Diabetes 13.4% Heart disease 9.6% Stroke 4.6% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 33.7% Kidney disease 4.1% Pulmonary disease 10.0% Cancer 9.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.2% Binge drinking 13.1% No physical activity 22.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.0% Depression 22.2% Fair or poor health 17.9% Poor mental health 13.8% Poor physical health 13.2% No health insurance 10.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.0% Visited dentist 65.5% Cholesterol screening 92.8% Teeth loss 14.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 164 9.0%
Disability % Any disability 24.5% Under 18 29.4% 18–64 years 25.3% 65 and over 21.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 59.9% Public insurance 57.0% No insurance 2.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,140 98.6% Spanish 6 0.3% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 6 0.3%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,138 98.5% Born in same state 2,121 97.7% Born in different state 1,147 52.9% Foreign born 17 0.8% Naturalized citizen 32 1.5% Not a US citizen 27 84.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 383 17.6% Italian 301 13.9% Arab 89 4.1% English 49 2.3%
Ancestry Count % Polish 49 2.3% Dutch 17 0.8% Irish 12 0.6% German 8 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 45.6% Internet access 95.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97136
What city is ZIP code 97136 in?
ZIP code 97136 is primarily assigned to Rockaway Beach, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97136 in?
ZIP code 97136 falls within Tillamook County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97136 have an older population?
35% of residents in ZIP code 97136 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 97136 have a large retiree population?
54% of households in ZIP code 97136 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97136?
The median home value in ZIP code 97136 is $324,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 97136?
ZIP code 97136 has an estimated population of 2,170 residents, with a density of 111 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 97136 in?
ZIP code 97136 observes the PST timezone.
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