97064 ZIP Code — Vernonia, OR

Columbia County, Oregon

ZIP code 97064 is located in Vernonia, Oregon, within Columbia County. It covers approximately 97.67 square miles and serves a population of 3,462 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 971/503.

About ZIP code 97064

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $334,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,156. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 97064 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,462

population

97.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97064 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97064

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97064. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vernonia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97109 Buxton (11 mi) 97056 Scappoose (11.4 mi) 97144 Timber (13.4 mi) 97051 Saint Helens (13.6 mi) 97048 Rainier (15 mi) 97106 Banks (15.3 mi) 97125 Manning (15.6 mi) 97133 North Plains (15.8 mi) 97018 Columbia City (17.3 mi) 98609 Carrolls (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,462
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	97.67 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	45.8884
Longitude	-123.1731
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	971/503

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.3%	37.5%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	33.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	27.1%	24.9%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.4%	4.3%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,462

Population

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$71,156

Median household income

$34,332

Per capita income

$334,300

Median home value

$1,541

Median monthly rent

83.1%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

1,353

Housing units

18.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

134

5–9

129

157

10–14

152

15–19

20–24

241

25–34

234

208

35–44

201

291

45–54

281

111

55–59

108

127

60–64

123

189

65–74

184

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	764	22.1%
18 and over	2,698	77.9%
65 and over	604	17.4%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	3,282	93%
Two or more races	116	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	68	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	32	0.9%
Other race	32	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.3%	37.5%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	33.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	27.1%	24.9%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.4%	4.3%	7.2%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 27.0%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	27.0%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$71,156

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 0.6%

$100k–$150k 2.9%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k–$300k 28.5%

$300k–$500k 44.9%

$500k–$1M 14.8%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$334,300
Median rent / month	$1,541
Owner occupied	83.1%
Renter occupied	16.9%
Vacant	12.7%
Single-family detached	79.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.8%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	7.2%
1990–1999	30.4%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	8.4%
1939 or earlier	18.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	14.7%
3 bedrooms	54.8%
4 bedrooms	18.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	28.9%
2 vehicles	32.7%
3 or more	35.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.9%
Electricity	37.1%
Propane / LP gas	4.7%
Wood	19.8%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	767	55.3%
Cohabiting couple	105	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	153	11.0%
Female householder, no spouse	362	26.1%
Households with children under 18	378	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	458	33.0%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.0%	18.2%
Married	58.0%	55.3%
Separated	0.0%	1.8%
Widowed	2.3%	14.1%
Divorced	11.6%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	2.0%
Kindergarten	37	4.8%
Elementary school	437	57.0%
High school	154	20.1%
College / grad school	123	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.5%

Education & healthcare 15.5%

Construction 11.6%

Retail trade 9.1%

Professional & management 8.9%

Other services 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Public administration 1.9%

Information 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.7%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	11.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.9%
Government	7.0%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.7%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	10.2%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.5

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 17.9%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 30.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.4%
Retirement income	21.7%
Supplemental Security	9.1%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	30.9%
High cholesterol	31.1%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	19.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	67.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	294	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	33.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.3%
Public insurance	50.7%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	7.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,383	97.7%
Spanish	23	0.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	23	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,435	99.2%
Born in same state	3,391	97.9%
Born in different state	2,095	60.5%
Foreign born	44	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	27	0.8%
Not a US citizen	27	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	532	15.4%
Italian	369	10.7%
Arab	288	8.3%
Polish	123	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	51	1.5%
German	9	0.3%
Dutch	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97064

What city is ZIP code 97064 in?

ZIP code 97064 is primarily assigned to Vernonia, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97064 in?

ZIP code 97064 falls within Columbia County, Oregon.

Is ZIP code 97064 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 97064 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 97064 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 97064 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 97064 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 97064 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97064?

The median home value in ZIP code 97064 is $334,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 97064 in?

ZIP code 97064 observes the PST timezone.