| City: | Wheeler, Oregon |
| County: | Tillamook County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 11:45:20 PM |
| Population: | 422 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 503 / 971 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 45.6835, -123.8884 |
| Land Area: | 0.513 sq mi |
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Wheeler sits on the Oregon coast where the Nehalem River meets Nehalem Bay, just off Highway 101. This small Tillamook County community occupies just 0.59 square miles but draws both retirees and seasonal visitors to its waterfront setting. With a median age of 55.7 years and 422 residents, it's an older, quieter coastal town than Oregon's busier beach destinations.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. The Wheeler post office maintains 267 PO Boxes for 196 households, a 1.36 adoption rate that shows the facility serves both local residents and surrounding areas without carrier delivery. Rural routes handle some delivery (95 of 119 ZIP+4 records use rural carrier routes), but most mail goes to boxes. About 20% of homes (54 of 275 units) are vacant for seasonal use, though Wheeler isn't primarily a vacation community like some coastal towns.
The town has a numbered grid (1st through 5th Streets) along with roads named for local trees (Spruce, Pine, Hemlock, Alder, Cedar, Fir). Nehalem Boulevard carries the most delivery points with 13 records, while waterfront streets like Marine Drive and Bay View Street reference the bay location. It's a working waterfront village that attracts retirees seeking coastal living without resort-town crowds.
With 15 business establishments employing 163 people, Wheeler supports more jobs than its small population suggests. Median household income sits at $56,333, and median home values reach $412,200. About 31% of workers work from home. The community is 91% White with 26% Hispanic or Latino residents.
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Wheeler, OR 97147Street names blend a small-town numbered grid with tree references and waterfront geography.
ZIP Code 97147 has 422 residents and 196 households (average 1.97 persons per household). The median age is 55.7 years, significantly older than the state (39.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.4% male and 52.6% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (90.8%, much higher than the state average of 74.8% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 422Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 469Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 822.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $56,333Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 196Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $412,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.97Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.21Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 378 | 273 | 358 | 349 | 397 | 422 | 385 | 321 | 349 | 376 | 392 | 429 | 469 |
| Decennial Census | 408 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 422 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 55.7
Male Median Age: 51.8
Female Median Age: 60.7
| 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 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 20 | 11 | 30 | 12 | 6 | 5 |
| Female | 3 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 10 | 26 | 35 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 15 |
| Total | 10 | 10 | 22 | 17 | 23 | 12 | 15 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 29 | 17 | 46 | 46 | 48 | 24 | 15 | 20 |
| White: | 383 | 92.07% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.24% |
| Hispanic:* | 13 | 3.13% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.72% |
| American Indian: | 6 | 1.44% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.48% |
| Other: | 8 | 1.92% |
| Total: | 416 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 200 | 47.39% | 51.8 years |
| Females: | 222 | 52.61% | 60.7 years |
| Total: | 422 | 100% | 55.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 427 | 91.04% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 2 | 0.43% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 13 | 2.77% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 27 | 8.53% |
| Total Population: | 469 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 429 | 91.47% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 40 | 8.53% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $56,333, which is far less than the state median ($80,426), is up $19,944 (54.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,333. Family households earn a median of $95,000 versus $42,727 for nonfamily households (a difference of $52,273). By gender, male median income is $58,750 and female is $42,794, which is considerably lower than the state female median ($55,932), with a current gap of $15,956 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 45.2%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.1%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (32.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $36,389 | $29,643 | $31,458 | $32,868 | $34,896 | $40,938 | $38,750 | $43,036 | $37,000 | $43,125 | $45,227 | $53,750 | $56,333 |
| Median Family Income | $55,929 | $26,406 | $25,781 | $25,000 | $42,917 | $46,250 | $46,667 | $46,944 | $47,045 | $61,750 | $63,125 | $86,250 | $95,000 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $28,571 | $29,792 | $31,912 | $33,015 | $31,375 | $32,167 | $31,957 | $33,523 | $27,500 | $33,750 | $36,000 | $39,792 | $42,727 |
| Median Male Income | $44,143 | $108,125 | $42,321 | $0 | $70,156 | $57,500 | $58,750 | $75,536 | $0 | $51,667 | $53,875 | $56,944 | $58,750 |
| Median Female Income | $43,750 | $42,031 | $40,221 | $42,159 | $42,500 | $41,364 | $41,042 | $48,125 | $40,000 | $35,703 | $38,000 | $40,441 | $42,794 |
| Employed: | 181 | 41.51% |
| Unemployed: | 16 | 3.67% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 239 | 54.82% |
| Total: | 436 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 33 | 18.23% |
| Service: | 59 | 32.60% |
| Sales and Office: | 52 | 28.73% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 14 | 7.73% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 23 | 12.71% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 181 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $412,200, which is considerably higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $198,100 (92.53%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $130,400. The median gross rent is $933, which is considerably lower than the state median ($1,450), is down $99 (9.59%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $291. Of occupied housing, owners make up 46.22% (62.73% with a mortgage, 37.27% free-and-clear) and renters 53.78% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 20.93%, which is far higher than 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 | $214,100 | $232,700 | $211,800 | $208,000 | $228,300 | $247,500 | $257,900 | $274,200 | $281,800 | $300,000 | $323,100 | $355,000 | $412,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 96 | 75.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 26 | 20.31% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 6 | 4.69% |
| $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: | 128 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,032 | $594 | $578 | $662 | $675 | $657 | $633 | $675 | $642 | $716 | $819 | $916 | $933 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 69 | 28.99% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 41 | 17.23% |
| Renter Occupied: | 128 | 53.78% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 238 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 238 | 79.07% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 63 | 20.93% |
| Total Housing Units: | 301 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 197 | 65.45% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 92 | 30.56% |
| Other Units: | 12 | 3.99% |
| Total Housing Units: | 301 | 100% |
In 2023, 36.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 86.00%, which is on par with the state rate (91.70%). The uninsured rate is 1.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 69.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.20 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.12%). College enrollment is 12.28%, 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: | 30 | 7.25% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 28 | 6.76% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 121 | 29.23% |
| Some college, no degree: | 84 | 20.29% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 87 | 21.01% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 64 | 15.46% |
| Total: | 414 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 356 | 85.99% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 151 | 36.47% |
| Private Insurance: | 221 | 42.18% |
| Public Insurance: | 297 | 56.68% |
| No Insurance: | 6 | 1.15% |
| Total: | 524 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 518 | 98.85% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 9.8% | 10.4% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 10.6% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 5.8% | 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 28 | 49.12% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 22 | 38.60% |
| College or graduate school: | 7 | 12.28% |
| Total: | 57 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 50 | 87.72% |
ZIP Code 97147 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 16 business establishments, employing about 161 people with an annual payroll of $6,973,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,103Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 16Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,685,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $6,973,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 161Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 97147 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 97147. It covers 0.513 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.001 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: | 0.513 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.001 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: | 4181300Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Wheeler city; OregonSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 97147 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 January 1, 2026.