| City: | Pacific City, Oregon |
| County: | Tillamook County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 11:44:59 PM |
| Population: | 959 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 503 / 971 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 45.1982, -123.9494 |
| Land Area: | 3.425 sq mi |
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Pacific City sits on Oregon's northern coast, where the Nestucca River meets the Pacific Ocean beneath the iconic Haystack Rock at Cape Kiwanda. This small coastal community of 959 residents has a median age of 57 years, making it one of the older communities in Oregon. With 744 PO Boxes serving 471 households, the post office handles mail for both year-round residents and seasonal homeowners.
Seasonal housing dominates the local character. Of the 1,251 total housing units, 701 (56%) are for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use. The Pacific City post office is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery for the entire 3.6 square mile community. Two rural carrier routes handle limited street delivery, but most residents and vacation homeowners maintain PO Boxes.
Street names like Cape Kiwanda Drive, Ocean Drive, Shore Drive, and Resort Drive reflect the coastal vacation character. Brooten Road and Cape Kiwanda Drive each have 29 delivery points. Several streets include secondary units marked as 'UNIT', indicating small condominium or vacation rental complexes scattered among single-family beach homes.
Median home values reach $500,000, and 76% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The population is 90% white, with very low diversity. Only 13 residents are under 18 years old. This isn't a place for families with kids. It's a retirement and second-home community where people come to live near the beach or escape to the coast.
The post office maintains 1.58 PO Boxes per household because seasonal owners keep boxes year-round while only living here part-time. With 52 business establishments employing 546 workers, Pacific City has more jobs than year-round residents, relying on service workers who commute from surrounding areas during tourist season.
Since this is a PO Box Only Zone, most mail should be addressed to a PO Box number. Limited rural route delivery exists on some streets, but PO Box is the reliable option for both residents and seasonal property owners.
Street names like Cape Kiwanda, Ocean, Shore, and Resort reflect the coastal vacation character, while local roads like Brooten and Nestucca reference the river and surrounding terrain.
ZIP Code 97135 has 959 residents and 471 households (average 2.04 persons per household). The median age is 57.0 years, significantly older than the state (39.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.7% male and 46.3% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (89.5%, much higher than the state average of 74.8% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 959Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,505Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 280.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $88,266Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 471Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $500,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.04Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.94Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,069 | 963 | 696 | 748 | 815 | 835 | 803 | 827 | 716 | 1,016 | 1,229 | 1,593 | 1,505 |
| Decennial Census | 861 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 959 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 57
Male Median Age: 55.7
Female Median Age: 59.2
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 13 | 15 | 12 | 29 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 31 | 25 | 31 | 26 | 55 | 49 | 54 | 42 | 37 | 25 | 8 |
| Female | 9 | 10 | 23 | 10 | 20 | 12 | 14 | 26 | 4 | 23 | 40 | 41 | 56 | 61 | 34 | 33 | 24 | 4 |
| Total | 22 | 25 | 35 | 39 | 38 | 32 | 39 | 57 | 29 | 54 | 66 | 96 | 105 | 115 | 76 | 70 | 49 | 12 |
| White: | 858 | 90.32% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.21% |
| Hispanic:* | 53 | 5.58% |
| Asian: | 4 | 0.42% |
| American Indian: | 14 | 1.47% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.11% |
| Other: | 18 | 1.89% |
| Total: | 950 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 515 | 53.70% | 55.7 years |
| Females: | 444 | 46.30% | 59.2 years |
| Total: | 959 | 100% | 57.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,483 | 98.54% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 22 | 1.46% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 1.46% |
| Total Population: | 1,505 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,483 | 98.54% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 22 | 1.46% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $88,266, which is far above the national median ($78,538), is up $56,683 (179.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $88,266. Family households earn a median of $84,335 versus $51,226 for nonfamily households (a difference of $33,109). By gender, male median income is $39,743 and female is $79,635, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $39,892 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 48.3%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (5.4%). The largest occupation group is Service (35.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $31,583 | $31,994 | $28,269 | $37,361 | $24,773 | $25,208 | $25,899 | $0 | $0 | $67,750 | $56,402 | $66,506 | $88,266 |
| Median Family Income | $31,806 | $32,358 | $41,333 | $40,556 | $27,197 | $26,638 | $30,086 | $39,361 | $66,806 | $80,179 | $70,542 | $77,130 | $84,335 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $27,100 | $26,336 | $25,203 | $14,882 | $13,893 | $13,787 | $14,909 | $16,661 | $17,222 | $19,950 | $45,694 | $48,113 | $51,226 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $37,991 | $39,340 | $39,743 |
| Median Female Income | $16,500 | $16,678 | $30,750 | $30,888 | $0 | $30,577 | $33,500 | $32,831 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $82,266 | $79,635 |
| Employed: | 623 | 48.26% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 668 | 51.74% |
| Total: | 1,291 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 195 | 31.30% |
| Service: | 223 | 35.79% |
| Sales and Office: | 112 | 17.98% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 65 | 10.43% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 28 | 4.49% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 623 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $500,000, which is much higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $79,700 (18.96%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $287,500. The median gross rent is $1,226, which is well under the state median ($1,450), is up $342 (38.69%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,226. Of occupied housing, owners make up 65.05% (64.25% with a mortgage, 35.75% free-and-clear) and renters 34.95% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 55.84%, which is markedly above the state rate (7.46%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $420,300 | $418,800 | $385,800 | $377,600 | $227,900 | $220,100 | $230,900 | $196,100 | $212,500 | $377,000 | $422,500 | $454,500 | $500,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 127 | 55.22% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 103 | 44.78% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 230 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $884 | $942 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,267 | $1,313 | $1,226 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 275 | 41.79% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 153 | 23.25% |
| Renter Occupied: | 230 | 34.95% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 658 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 658 | 44.16% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 832 | 55.84% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,490 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 1,401 | 94.03% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 29 | 1.95% |
| Other Units: | 60 | 4.03% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,490 | 100% |
In 2023, 22.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (36.20%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 19.00%, which is on par with the state rate (7.30%), up 3.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 13.20 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (42.34%). College enrollment is 16.42%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 269 | 22.61% |
| Some college, no degree: | 481 | 40.42% |
| Associate's degree: | 171 | 14.37% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 99 | 8.32% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 170 | 14.29% |
| Total: | 1,190 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,190 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 269 | 22.61% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,059 | 59.33% |
| Public Insurance: | 675 | 37.82% |
| No Insurance: | 51 | 2.86% |
| Total: | 1,785 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,734 | 97.14% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 15.5% | 16.1% | 6.9% | 4.3% | 17.8% | 14.6% | 13.8% | 5.3% | 5.8% | 14.8% | 23.3% | 18.4% | 19.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 113 | 41.24% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 116 | 42.34% |
| College or graduate school: | 45 | 16.42% |
| Total: | 274 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 229 | 83.58% |
ZIP Code 97135 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 52 business establishments, employing about 698 people with an annual payroll of $27,268,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 807Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 52Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $6,125,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $27,268,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 698Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 97135 is located in Tillamook County, Oregon, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Oregon's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 97135. It covers 3.425 sq mi of land and a water area of 4.747 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 3.425 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 4.747 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 3007 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4156150Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Pacific City CDP; OregonSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 97135 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.