| City: | Tolovana Park, Oregon |
| County: | Clatsop County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:08:31 AM |
| Population: | 321 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 971 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 45.8813, -123.9498 |
| Land Area: | 2.55 sq mi |
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The post office maintains 135 PO Boxes for 144 households, creating an adoption rate of 0.94. That's unusually high for a place with any street delivery at all. Highway Contract Route 1 serves South Hemlock Street, the community's primary thoroughfare running parallel to the coastline. But most residents still choose PO Boxes, likely because seasonal absences make them more practical than trusting packages to sit on doorsteps for weeks at a time.
The 485 total housing units dwarf the 144 occupied ones. That means 70% of homes sit vacant for much of the year. This is a second-home community where PO Boxes provide year-round mail security that seasonal residents need. Median home values reach $693,500, reflecting the premium coastal location. Households earn a median of $59,095 annually, though many residents are likely retired and living on fixed incomes rather than wages.
Tolovana Park occupies just 2.55 square miles of land, making it one of Oregon's smallest incorporated communities. The ZIP code is entirely landlocked within the larger 97110 ZIP code serving Cannon Beach and surrounding areas. Street delivery exists but remains minimal, with only one named street appearing in postal records. The community functions more as a quiet residential enclave than a traditional town with commercial corridors and diverse street patterns.
With just one street in postal records, Tolovana Park has minimal delivery infrastructure. South Hemlock Street is the only named thoroughfare receiving highway contract route service, reflecting the community's small size and seasonal character.
ZIP Code 97145 has 321 residents and 144 households (average 2.23 persons per household). The median age is 57.9 years, significantly older than the state (39.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 37.4% male and 62.6% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.0%, much higher than the state average of 74.8% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 321Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 367Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 125.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $147,647Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 144Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $840,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.23Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.76Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 242 | 200 | 248 | 229 | 376 | 315 | 349 | 381 | 352 | 298 | 165 | 224 | 307 | 367 |
| Decennial Census | 441 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 321 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 57.9
Male Median Age: 57.3
Female Median Age: 60.1
| 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 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Female | 7 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 18 | 15 | 40 | 34 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 9 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 23 | 21 | 8 | 14 | 34 | 27 | 55 | 53 | 10 | 3 | 3 |
| White: | 292 | 93.29% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 17 | 5.43% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.32% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.64% |
| Total: | 313 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 120 | 37.38% | 57.3 years |
| Females: | 201 | 62.62% | 60.1 years |
| Total: | 321 | 100% | 57.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 336 | 91.55% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 24 | 6.54% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 7 | 8.45% |
| Total Population: | 367 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 336 | 91.55% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 31 | 8.45% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $147,647, which is considerably higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $104,011 (238.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $55,374. Family households earn a median of $155,264 versus $70,104 for nonfamily households (a difference of $85,160). By gender, male median income is $71,354 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $71,354 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 36.6%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (35.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $43,636 | $32,171 | $32,434 | $35,000 | $56,667 | $80,083 | $87,734 | $85,486 | $92,273 | $96,848 | $95,417 | $102,750 | $113,500 | $147,647 |
| Median Family Income | $54,500 | $51,500 | $90,125 | $56,250 | $77,891 | $82,000 | $89,531 | $85,903 | $91,307 | $120,375 | $100,893 | $107,656 | $143,359 | $155,264 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $33,889 | $31,776 | $30,263 | $30,074 | $30,486 | $27,875 | $31,771 | $31,731 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $70,104 |
| Median Male Income | $34,500 | $31,184 | $31,513 | $31,544 | $0 | $21,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $78,958 | $0 | $120,400 | $101,875 | $71,354 |
| Median Female Income | $43,864 | $91,042 | $36,375 | $31,806 | $0 | $32,344 | $40,250 | $43,750 | $42,250 | $48,417 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 124 | 36.58% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 215 | 63.42% |
| Total: | 339 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 30 | 24.19% |
| Service: | 23 | 18.55% |
| Sales and Office: | 44 | 35.48% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 14 | 11.29% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 13 | 10.48% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 124 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $840,200, which is considerably higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $78,300 (10.28%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $165,200. The median gross rent is $1,148, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $338 (41.73%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $278. Of occupied housing, owners make up 78.64% (71.60% with a mortgage, 28.40% free-and-clear) and renters 21.36% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 65.95%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $761,900 | $768,500 | $580,900 | $474,200 | $500,000 | $491,100 | $494,400 | $767,200 | $675,000 | $676,000 | $590,900 | $589,300 | $693,500 | $840,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 6 | 13.64% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 16 | 36.36% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 9 | 20.45% |
| $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: | 13 | 29.55% |
| Total: | 44 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $810 | $799 | $825 | $853 | $872 | $888 | $1,012 | $878 | $870 | $0 | $808 | $820 | $1,025 | $1,148 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 116 | 56.31% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 46 | 22.33% |
| Renter Occupied: | 44 | 21.36% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 206 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 206 | 34.05% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 399 | 65.95% |
| Total Housing Units: | 605 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 523 | 86.45% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 82 | 13.55% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 605 | 100% |
In 2024, 69.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 84.50%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is pre-K (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, 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): | 43 | 12.68% |
| Some college, no degree: | 51 | 15.04% |
| Associate's degree: | 9 | 2.65% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 77 | 22.71% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 159 | 46.90% |
| Total: | 339 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 339 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 236 | 69.62% |
| Private Insurance: | 310 | 62.75% |
| Public Insurance: | 184 | 37.25% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 494 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 494 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 17.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 6 | 100.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 6 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 6 | 100.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 97145 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 192 people with an annual payroll of $4,685,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 149Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 10Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,198,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,685,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 192Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 97145 is located in Clatsop County, Oregon, within the Astoria, OR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 11820) and Oregon's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 37,039 people, about 0.87% of whom live in ZIP Code 97145. It covers 2.55 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Astoria, ORSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 11820Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 37,039Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.55 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 97145 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 March 1, 2026.