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Lincoln County
Yachats, OR
97498
97498 ZIP Code — Yachats, OR
Lincoln County, Oregon
ZIP code 97498 is located in
Yachats ,
Oregon ,
within Lincoln County .
It covers approximately 108.00 square miles and serves a population of
2,044 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 458/541 .
About ZIP code 97498
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $418,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $67,500. 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 23 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 30% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 97498 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, 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
2,044
Population density
19 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
041
Geography
Land area
108.00 sq mi
Water area
3.09 sq mi
Latitude
44.3229
Longitude
-124.0308
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
458/541
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.0%
49.3%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
41.9%
32.7%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
9.0%
14.7%
23.2%
Over $200k
6.1%
3.3%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$67,500
Median household income
$418,400
Median home value
44.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 224 11.0% 18 and over 1,820 89.0% 65 and over 691 33.8% Median age 58.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
Group Count % White 1,716 77.9% Two or more races 257 11.7% Hispanic or Latino 160 7.3% Other race 53 2.4% Black or African American 9 0.4% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.0%
49.3%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
41.9%
32.7%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
9.0%
14.7%
23.2%
Over $200k
6.1%
3.3%
7.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.7% $10k–$15k 3.4% $15k–$25k 14.4% $25k–$35k 7.7% $35k–$50k 7.9% $50k–$75k 25.7% $75k–$100k 14.7% $100k–$150k 11.6% $150k–$200k 2.6% $200k+ 6.3% Median income $67,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $418,400 Median rent / month $950 Owner occupied 76.7% Renter occupied 23.3% Vacant 43.1% Single-family detached 74.5% Large apartment buildings 4.4% Mobile homes 13.0% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 1.90
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.3% 2010–2019 5.6% 2000–2009 11.5% 1990–1999 12.5% 1980–1989 19.8% 1970–1979 14.5% 1960–1969 5.4% 1950–1959 15.2% 1940–1949 5.0% 1939 or earlier 10.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 8.0% 1 bedroom 9.3% 2 bedrooms 45.2% 3 bedrooms 28.8% 4 bedrooms 5.1% 5+ bedrooms 3.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 12.1% 1 vehicle 53.0% 2 vehicles 21.9% 3 or more 13.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 72.7% Propane / LP gas 3.5% Wood 15.8% No fuel used 6.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 336 34.0% Cohabiting couple 23 2.3% Male householder, no spouse 204 20.6% Female householder, no spouse 425 43.0% Households with children under 18 116 11.7% Households with seniors (65+) 508 51.4% Average household size 1.89
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 23.1% 24.1% Married 57.0% 35.6% Separated 0.5% 1.8% Widowed 6.1% 16.2% Divorced 13.3% 22.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
29.1%
Graduate / professional
21.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.9% Bachelor's or higher 44.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 1.3% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 164 55.2% High school 4 1.3% College / grad school 125 42.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
36.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
20.3%
Professional & management
9.3%
Agriculture & mining
6.3%
Public administration
4.4%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 45.9% Service 32.2% Sales & office 11.8% Natural resources & construction 7.7% Production & transportation 2.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.2% Government 13.3% Self-employed 14.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 58.5% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 10.0% Work from home 30.4% Other means 1.1% Avg commute (minutes) 22.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
9.8%
Female-led households
10.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 53.5% Retirement income 33.8% Supplemental Security 5.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 4.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.6% High blood pressure 37.6% High cholesterol 36.9% Diabetes 12.0% Heart disease 8.7% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 10.6% Arthritis 31.2% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 8.5% Cancer 9.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 14.4% Binge drinking 14.6% No physical activity 20.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.5% Depression 21.4% Fair or poor health 15.6% Poor mental health 13.6% Poor physical health 11.7% No health insurance 9.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.5% Visited dentist 65.9% Cholesterol screening 91.2% Teeth loss 13.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 202 11.1%
Disability % Any disability 22.6% Under 18 17.0% 18–64 years 11.5% 65 and over 42.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 58.4% Public insurance 53.4% No insurance 12.3% Uninsured under 19 10.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,005 98.1% Spanish 65 3.2% Other Indo-European 54 2.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,911 93.5% Born in same state 1,898 92.9% Born in different state 343 16.8% Foreign born 13 0.6% Naturalized citizen 133 6.5% Not a US citizen 41 30.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 316 15.5% Italian 216 10.6% English 49 2.4% Polish 23 1.1%
Ancestry Count % Irish 16 0.8% German 10 0.5% Norwegian 8 0.4% Dutch 3 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 48.3% Internet access 94.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97498
What city is ZIP code 97498 in?
ZIP code 97498 is primarily assigned to Yachats, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97498 in?
ZIP code 97498 falls within Lincoln County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97498 have an older population?
34% of residents in ZIP code 97498 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 97498 have a large retiree population?
54% of households in ZIP code 97498 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 97498 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 97498 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97498?
The median home value in ZIP code 97498 is $418,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 97498 in?
ZIP code 97498 observes the PST timezone.
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