97390 ZIP Code — Tidewater, OR

Lincoln County, Oregon

ZIP code 97390 is located in Tidewater, Oregon, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 123.86 square miles and serves a population of 515 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541/458.

About ZIP code 97390

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $289,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,599. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 67% 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. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 40%.

Overall, ZIP code 97390 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

515
population
123.86
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97390 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97390

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City Status
Tidewater Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
97394 Waldport (8.3 mi) 97498 Yachats (8.8 mi) 97324 Alsea (11.6 mi) 97430 Deadwood (13 mi) 97480 Swisshome (14.8 mi) 97343 Eddyville (16.4 mi) 97412 Blachly (17.5 mi) 97366 South Beach (18.8 mi) 97391 Toledo (19.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 515
Population density 4 / sq mi
State FIPS 41
County FIPS 041
Geography
Land area 123.86 sq mi
Water area 0.16 sq mi
Latitude 44.3408
Longitude -123.8546
Timezone Pacific (PT)
Area code 541/458
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 23.6% 49.3% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 72.1% 32.7% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 4.2% 14.7% 23.2%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.3% 7.2%

Demographics & statistics

515
Population
4
People per sq mi
68.5
Median age
$67,599
Median household income
$44,408
Per capita income
$289,700
Median home value
$703
Median monthly rent
82.0%
Home ownership
10.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
Unemployment
418
Housing units
52.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
31
45–54
35
7
55–59
8
28
60–64
32
126
65–74
141
46
75–84
51
5
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1800.0%
18 and over515100.0%
65 and over37472.6%
Median age68.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Other race 18.3%
Two or more races 2.2%
GroupCount%
White38661.3%
Hispanic or Latino11518.3%
Other race11518.3%
Two or more races142.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 23.6% 49.3% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 72.1% 32.7% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 4.2% 14.7% 23.2%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.3% 7.2%
Under $10k 8.0%
$25k–$35k 26.0%
$35k–$50k 7.4%
$50k–$75k 37.7%
$75k–$100k 10.9%
$100k–$150k 10.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k8.0%
$25k–$35k26.0%
$35k–$50k7.4%
$50k–$75k37.7%
$75k–$100k10.9%
$100k–$150k10.1%
Median income$67,599

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 2.6%
$200k–$300k 55.0%
$300k–$500k 38.5%
$500k–$1M 3.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$289,700
Median rent / month$703
Owner occupied82.0%
Renter occupied18.0%
Vacant22.4%
Single-family detached65.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes32.5%
Median rooms5.0
Avg household size (owned)1.32

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201911.5%
2000–20094.3%
1990–19997.8%
1980–19893.9%
1970–197930.0%
1960–19698.2%
1950–19598.8%
1940–194920.6%
1939 or earlier4.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)8.4%
1 bedroom6.6%
2 bedrooms63.2%
3 bedrooms20.0%
4 bedrooms1.9%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle43.8%
2 vehicles41.9%
3 or more14.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity29.4%
Fuel oil3.7%
Wood66.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family8322.0%
Cohabiting couple297.7%
Male householder, no spouse12132.1%
Female householder, no spouse14438.2%
Households with children under 1800.0%
Households with seniors (65+)29879.0%
Average household size1.37

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married13.5%8.9%
Married34.4%30.6%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed6.6%45.0%
Divorced45.5%15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 0.0%
HS graduate 22.5%
Some college, no degree 25.2%
Associate's degree 0.0%
Bachelor's degree 31.7%
Graduate / professional 20.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher100.0%
Bachelor's or higher52.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school00.0%
High school00.0%
College / grad school114100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 61.6%
Transportation & utilities 12.5%
Finance & real estate 12.1%
Agriculture & mining 6.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%
Retail trade 3.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts65.5%
Service4.3%
Sales & office15.9%
Natural resources & construction14.2%
Production & transportation0.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector78.0%
Government18.5%
Self-employed3.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone94.0%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit6.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)40.6

Poverty

All people 10.9%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 10.9%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security66.8%
Retirement income43.8%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP37.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.7%
High blood pressure39.5%
High cholesterol36.8%
Diabetes12.8%
Heart disease9.3%
Stroke4.2%
Asthma10.6%
Arthritis32.4%
Kidney disease3.9%
Pulmonary disease9.0%
Cancer9.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.1%
Binge drinking14.2%
No physical activity20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.4%
Depression21.7%
Fair or poor health16.4%
Poor mental health13.6%
Poor physical health12.3%
No health insurance9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.7%
Visited dentist64.8%
Cholesterol screening93.2%
Teeth loss13.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans6913.4%
Disability%
Any disability40.4%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years20.6%
65 and over47.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance43.9%
Public insurance79.0%
No insurance6.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only515100.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)50798.4%
Born in same state50798.4%
Born in different state18936.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen81.6%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian10821%
French8416.3%
AncestryCount%
Polish428.2%
English275.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access73.2%
Internet access91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97390

What city is ZIP code 97390 in?

ZIP code 97390 is primarily assigned to Tidewater, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97390 in?

ZIP code 97390 falls within Lincoln County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97390 have an older population?

73% of residents in ZIP code 97390 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 97390 have a large retiree population?

67% of households in ZIP code 97390 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 97390?

52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 97390 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 97390 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 97390 in?

ZIP code 97390 observes the PST timezone.

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