97138 ZIP Code
Seaside, Oregon
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 97138 |
| City/Town: | Seaside |
| County: | Clatsop |
| State: | Oregon |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,260 |
| Median Household Income: | $53,727 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,553 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,536 |
| Median Home Value: | $412,800 |
| Land Area: | 146.1 sq miles
378.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.2 sq miles
3.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 45.9055, -123.7088 |
Population Information (97138 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,260 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,372 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,888 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 419 | 3.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 537 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 700 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 498 | 4.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 641 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,021 | 9.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,572 | 14.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,438 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 622 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 908 | 8.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,961 | 17.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 646 | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 297 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (97138 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $412,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $976 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,536 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,181 | 68.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,355 | 31.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,930 | 56.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,251 | 43.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (97138 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,465 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 138 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 513 | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,408 | 28.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,135 | 25.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,017 | 12.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,325 | 15.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 929 | 11.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (97138 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $53,727 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,341 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,674 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,553 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (97138 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,293 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,927 | 93.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 345 | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,130 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,722 | 75.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 759 | 15.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 446 | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (97138 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,411 | 92.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 190 | 1.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 55 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 135 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 31 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 417 | 3.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 274 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 846 | 7.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 595 | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 91 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 12 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 148 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (97138 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 179 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 246 | 4.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 756 | 14.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 165 | 3.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,165 | 22.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 720 | 13.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 577 | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 775 | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 352 | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 246 | 4.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (97138 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,094 | 62.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 421 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 103 | 2.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 664 | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 25 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 551 | 11.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (97138 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 127 | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 463 | 9.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 290 | 5.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 84 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 772 | 15.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 219 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 48 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 300 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 575 | 11.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 670 | 13.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 919 | 18.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 151 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 309 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (97138 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (97138 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,057 | 89.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,614 | 58.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,653 | 50.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,139 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (97138 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,226 | 62.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,271 | 43.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,753 | 33.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 470 | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 360 | 6.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 819 | 15.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (97138 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,800 | 63.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 201 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 224 | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 541 | 7.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 422 | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 296 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 611 | 8.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 366 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 75 | 1.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (97138 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 56 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 280 | 3.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 930 | 12.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,233 | 16.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 972 | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,014 | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 495 | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 396 | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 480 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,680 | 22.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (97138 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 559 | 7.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 620 | 8.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,274 | 30.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,054 | 40.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 881 | 11.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 148 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (97138 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,452 | 47.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 68 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,177 | 42.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 76 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 337 | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 68 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (97138 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 814 | 15.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,117 | 40.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,444 | 27.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 806 | 15.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (97138 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 202 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 40 | 1.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 72 | 2.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 58 | 2.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 365 | 12.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,328 | 45.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 761 | 26.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 104 | 3.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (97138 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,817 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $605 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $976 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.85 | 2.38 |
Households (97138 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,181 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,955 | 37.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 682 | 13.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,130 | 21.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,743 | 33.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 999 | 19.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,088 | 40.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.15 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (97138 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,506 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,533 | 34.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,072 | 46.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 213 | 4.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 652 | 14.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,137 | 25.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (97138 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,097 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 102 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 66 | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,030 | 49.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 368 | 17.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 531 | 25.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (97138 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,246 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,142 | 12.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,196 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,607 | 23.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 61 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,586 | 60.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 960 | 36.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (97138 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,225 | 81.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,956 | 17.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,041 | 53.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 884 | 45.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 444 | 22.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 31 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (97138 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,581 | 94.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 104 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 679 | 652.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 679 | 652.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 679 | 652.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 165 | 158.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 16 | 15.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 388 | 373.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 16 | 15.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (97138 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,841 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,112 | 93.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 729 | 6.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 548 | 5.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 116 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 60 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 5 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (97138 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,181 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,860 | 93.8% | 89.4% |
Seaside, OR97138