97056 ZIP Code — Scappoose, OR

Columbia County, Oregon

ZIP code 97056 is located in Scappoose, Oregon, within Columbia County. It covers approximately 110.72 square miles and serves a population of 12,645 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 503/971.

About ZIP code 97056

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 $418,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $92,835. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 36% 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 33 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 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 97056 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

12,645

population

110.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97056 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97056

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97056. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Scappoose	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97051 Saint Helens (6.2 mi) 97133 North Plains (8.8 mi) 97231 Portland (8.8 mi) 97018 Columbia City (10.1 mi) 97064 Vernonia (11.4 mi) 97106 Banks (12 mi) 97109 Buxton (12.4 mi) 98642 Ridgefield (13.1 mi) 98660 Vancouver (14.1 mi) 97124 Hillsboro (14.5 mi) 97124 Hillsboro (14.5 mi) 97125 Manning (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,645
Population density	114 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	110.72 sq mi
Water area	0.81 sq mi
Latitude	45.7996
Longitude	-122.9738
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	28.6%	37.5%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	33.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	31.1%	24.9%	23.2%
Over $200k	6.3%	4.3%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

12,645

Population

114

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$92,835

Median household income

$43,836

Per capita income

$418,600

Median home value

$1,633

Median monthly rent

77.1%

Home ownership

6.1%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

4,109

Housing units

20.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

318

Under 5

308

395

5–9

383

423

10–14

411

468

15–19

453

231

20–24

225

587

25–34

569

1,189

35–44

1,153

834

45–54

809

397

55–59

386

385

60–64

374

690

65–74

669

316

75–84

307

185

85+

180

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,758	21.8%
18 and over	9,887	78.2%
65 and over	2,347	18.6%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.5%

Two or more races 6.3%

Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

Other race 0.9%

Asian 0.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	11,450	85.5%
Two or more races	841	6.3%
Hispanic or Latino	744	5.6%
Other race	125	0.9%
Asian	115	0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	72	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	26	0.2%
Black or African American	16	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.6%	37.5%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	33.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	31.1%	24.9%	23.2%
Over $200k	6.3%	4.3%	7.2%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 2.2%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 27.7%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 11.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	2.2%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	27.7%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	11.4%
Median income	$92,835

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.4%

$50k–$100k 0.9%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 0.2%

$200k–$300k 11.5%

$300k–$500k 48.2%

$500k–$1M 24.0%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$418,600
Median rent / month	$1,633
Owner occupied	77.1%
Renter occupied	22.9%
Vacant	6.8%
Single-family detached	73.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	14.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	16.4%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	9.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	22.0%
3 bedrooms	46.2%
4 bedrooms	23.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	23.1%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	36.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.2%
Electricity	44.1%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
Fuel oil	6.3%
Wood	6.1%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,560	52.6%
Cohabiting couple	385	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,019	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	907	18.6%
Households with children under 18	1,462	30.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,658	34.0%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.7%	22.0%
Married	54.0%	53.7%
Separated	1.7%	1.9%
Widowed	2.0%	10.3%
Divorced	13.6%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 25.6%

Some college, no degree 31.2%

Associate's degree 14.2%

Bachelor's degree 15.1%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	20.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	58	2.2%
Kindergarten	145	5.5%
Elementary school	1,329	50.6%
High school	666	25.3%
College / grad school	430	16.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Manufacturing 17.1%

Retail trade 11.3%

Professional & management 9.7%

Construction 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Public administration 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Other services 2.4%

Information 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.4%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	26.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.2%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	9.8%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.7

Poverty

All people 6.1%

Under 18 years 4.8%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 0.5%

Female-led households 13.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.0%
Retirement income	31.4%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.8%
High blood pressure	29.7%
High cholesterol	30.6%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	23.2%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.8%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	17.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.3%
Visited dentist	70.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,159	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	34.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.5%
Public insurance	37.7%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,019	95.0%
Spanish	85	0.7%
Other Indo-European	30	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	55	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,379	97.9%
Born in same state	12,220	96.6%
Born in different state	8,480	67.1%
Foreign born	159	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	266	2.1%
Not a US citizen	215	80.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,255	9.9%
French	1,218	9.6%
Arab	603	4.8%
English	516	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	376	3%
German	181	1.4%
Dutch	75	0.6%
Irish	13	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	98.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97056

What city is ZIP code 97056 in?

ZIP code 97056 is primarily assigned to Scappoose, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97056 in?

ZIP code 97056 falls within Columbia County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97056 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 97056 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 97056 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 97056 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97056?

The median home value in ZIP code 97056 is $418,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 97056?

ZIP code 97056 has an estimated population of 12,645 residents, with a density of 114 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 97056 in?

ZIP code 97056 observes the PST timezone.