97147 ZIP Code — Wheeler, OR

Tillamook County, Oregon

ZIP code 97147 is located in Wheeler, Oregon, within Tillamook County. It covers approximately 0.51 square miles and serves a population of 429 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 503/971.

About ZIP code 97147

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $355,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.

Median household income is $53,750. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 97147 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

429

population

0.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97147 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97147

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97147. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wheeler	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	429
Population density	841 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	0.51 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	45.6835
Longitude	-123.8884
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	61.5%	46.5%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	35.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	3.4%	15.2%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

429

Population

841

People per sq mi

49.5

Median age

$53,750

Median household income

$29,846

Per capita income

$355,000

Median home value

$916

Median monthly rent

48.4%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

179

Housing units

42.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	59	13.8%
18 and over	370	86.2%
65 and over	163	38.0%
Median age	49.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Two or more races 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	404	92%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	10	2.3%
Two or more races	10	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.5%	46.5%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	35.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	3.4%	15.2%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	7.2%

Under $10k 9.6%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 16.0%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 25.1%

$75k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.6%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	16.0%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	25.1%
$75k–$100k	18.7%
$100k–$150k	9.1%
Median income	$53,750

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 2.8%

$200k–$300k 26.4%

$300k–$500k 56.6%

$500k–$1M 11.3%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$355,000
Median rent / month	$916
Owner occupied	48.4%
Renter occupied	51.6%
Vacant	25.0%
Single-family detached	67.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.1%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	18.8%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	5.5%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	16.4%
1939 or earlier	26.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.6%
1 bedroom	13.0%
2 bedrooms	41.1%
3 bedrooms	30.5%
4 bedrooms	5.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	53.4%
2 vehicles	24.7%
3 or more	19.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	80.8%
Wood	16.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	67	30.6%
Cohabiting couple	24	11.0%
Male householder, no spouse	35	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	93	42.5%
Households with children under 18	26	11.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	84	38.4%
Average household size	1.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.5%	30.3%
Married	49.3%	33.6%
Separated	3.3%	0.0%
Widowed	3.3%	16.4%
Divorced	8.6%	19.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 23.2%

Some college, no degree 27.3%

Associate's degree 3.0%

Bachelor's degree 25.9%

Graduate / professional 16.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	42.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	39	66.1%
High school	20	33.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 35.7%

Retail trade 20.4%

Other services 10.8%

Construction 9.6%

Professional & management 8.3%

Education & healthcare 6.4%

Manufacturing 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.0%
Service	33.8%
Sales & office	29.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.3%
Production & transportation	7.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.6%
Government	6.4%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.9%
Carpool	16.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	15.3%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.2

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 40.7%

18 and over 14.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 26.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.9%
Retirement income	21.9%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.9%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	10.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.2%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	19.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.6%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	69.6%
Cholesterol screening	93.6%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.8%
Under 18	22.0%
18–64 years	21.7%
65 and over	35.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.5%
Public insurance	70.2%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	429	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	416	97.0%
Born in same state	415	96.7%
Born in different state	174	40.6%
Foreign born	1	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	13	3.0%
Not a US citizen	9	69.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	68	15.9%
Italian	37	8.6%
Dutch	16	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	16	3.7%
Polish	9	2.1%
English	5	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.0%
Internet access	86.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97147

What city is ZIP code 97147 in?

ZIP code 97147 is primarily assigned to Wheeler, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97147 in?

ZIP code 97147 falls within Tillamook County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97147 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 97147 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97147?

18% of residents in ZIP code 97147 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 97147 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 97147 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97147?

The median home value in ZIP code 97147 is $355,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 97147 in?

ZIP code 97147 observes the PST timezone.