| City: | Gleneden Beach, Oregon |
| City Alias: | Gleneden Bch |
| County: | Lincoln County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 11:49:52 PM |
| Population: | 917 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 458 / 541 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 44.8800, -124.0218 |
| Land Area: | 6.411 sq mi |
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Gleneden Beach sits on Oregon's central coast in Lincoln County, an 8-square-mile community where retirees and seasonal residents far outnumber year-round workers. With a median age of 64.3 years and just 917 permanent residents, this isn't a family beach town. It's a place where people come to retire by the Pacific.
The housing numbers tell the story. Of 1,107 total units, only 489 are occupied year-round. Another 538 homes (48.6% of all housing) sit vacant most of the year, used seasonally by their owners. That's one of the highest seasonal vacancy rates on the Oregon coast. Summer brings a population surge as second-home owners arrive, then the community shrinks back to its core of fewer than 1,000 residents.
The Gleneden Beach post office maintains 717 PO Boxes for 489 households. That 1.47 adoption rate means the post office serves beyond the immediate area, handling mail for seasonal homeowners, nearby residents without carrier delivery, and the Salishan resort community. Rural carrier routes cover the limited street delivery, but most residents and property owners rely on PO Boxes.
Street names hint at the coastal character: Neptune Avenue, Oceanview Lane, Rhododendron Avenue, and Westwind Street. Salishan Hills Drive and Salishan Drive connect to the nearby Salishan resort development, a longtime destination on this stretch of Highway 101. The community operates as a Community Post Office (facility code C), indicating it's a smaller operation within the postal network.
Median home values of $444,400 place Gleneden Beach well above Oregon's overall median. These aren't starter homes or working-class neighborhoods. Combined with the high seasonal vacancy and older median age, the economics point to a retirement and vacation community where property ownership skews toward those later in their careers or already retired. Just 28.3% of workers here work from home, higher than typical for coastal Oregon.
Street names blend coastal themes (Neptune, Oceanview) with native plants (Rhododendron, Fern, Azalea) and the nearby Salishan resort development.
ZIP Code 97388 has 917 residents and 489 households (average 1.86 persons per household). The median age is 64.3 years, significantly older than the state (39.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.2% male and 51.8% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (85.7%, much higher than the state average of 74.8% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 917Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 954Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 143.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $70,403Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 489Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $444,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.86Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.90Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 878 | 738 | 876 | 799 | 643 | 534 | 924 | 818 | 790 | 1,014 | 717 | 920 | 954 |
| Decennial Census | 888 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 917 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 64.3
Male Median Age: 64.1
Female Median Age: 64.5
| 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 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 23 | 6 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 26 | 33 | 57 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 15 | 11 |
| Female | 4 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 31 | 47 | 63 | 73 | 72 | 37 | 18 | 26 |
| Total | 8 | 10 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 32 | 29 | 39 | 27 | 21 | 57 | 80 | 120 | 135 | 133 | 96 | 33 | 37 |
| White: | 786 | 89.22% |
| Black: | 3 | 0.34% |
| Hispanic:* | 42 | 4.77% |
| Asian: | 11 | 1.25% |
| American Indian: | 11 | 1.25% |
| Hawaiian: | 7 | 0.79% |
| Other: | 21 | 2.38% |
| Total: | 881 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 442 | 48.20% | 64.1 years |
| Females: | 475 | 51.80% | 64.5 years |
| Total: | 917 | 100% | 64.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 909 | 95.28% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 23 | 2.41% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 22 | 2.31% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 2.31% |
| Total Population: | 954 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 932 | 97.69% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 22 | 2.31% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $70,403, which is considerably lower than the state median ($80,426), is up $36,296 (106.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,035. Family households earn a median of $67,361 versus $70,605 for nonfamily households (a difference of $3,244). By gender, male median income is $34,696 and female is $53,265, which is falls short of the state female median ($55,932), with a current gap of $18,569 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 49.4%, which is far less than 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 Management (33.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $34,107 | $34,773 | $40,219 | $41,743 | $40,449 | $36,493 | $56,211 | $53,346 | $58,368 | $59,150 | $60,133 | $60,642 | $70,403 |
| Median Family Income | $51,648 | $53,146 | $52,907 | $49,009 | $48,468 | $51,172 | $57,813 | $59,167 | $61,705 | $59,296 | $65,511 | $63,821 | $67,361 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $16,462 | $30,270 | $31,438 | $36,111 | $0 | $25,380 | $0 | $28,906 | $51,343 | $0 | $52,692 | $54,879 | $70,605 |
| Median Male Income | $25,843 | $25,833 | $45,492 | $45,101 | $0 | $45,867 | $49,466 | $61,700 | $64,016 | $64,205 | $66,481 | $40,677 | $34,696 |
| Median Female Income | $36,250 | $27,472 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $60,917 | $60,913 | $63,565 | $57,250 | $51,328 | $53,265 |
| Employed: | 440 | 49.44% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 450 | 50.56% |
| Total: | 890 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 146 | 33.18% |
| Service: | 102 | 23.18% |
| Sales and Office: | 113 | 25.68% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 29 | 6.59% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 50 | 11.36% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 440 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $444,400, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is down $87,500 (16.45%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $68,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,450), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $930. Of occupied housing, owners make up 82.92% (55.83% with a mortgage, 44.17% free-and-clear) and renters 17.08% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 59.77%, 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 | $531,900 | $442,300 | $322,000 | $328,400 | $352,100 | $332,200 | $386,000 | $385,900 | $376,100 | $385,900 | $381,500 | $430,400 | $444,400 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 83 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 83 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $601 | $619 | $617 | $0 | $0 | $959 | $928 | $930 | $1,038 | $970 | $855 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 225 | 46.30% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 178 | 36.63% |
| Renter Occupied: | 83 | 17.08% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 486 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 486 | 40.23% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 722 | 59.77% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,208 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 1,058 | 87.58% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 33 | 2.73% |
| Other Units: | 117 | 9.69% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,208 | 100% |
In 2023, 39.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 96.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (39.85%). College enrollment is 39.85%, which is on par with the state rate (26.60%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 2 | 0.25% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 28 | 3.54% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 179 | 22.63% |
| Some college, no degree: | 171 | 21.62% |
| Associate's degree: | 102 | 12.90% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 193 | 24.40% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 116 | 14.66% |
| Total: | 791 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 761 | 96.21% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 309 | 39.06% |
| Private Insurance: | 758 | 68.72% |
| Public Insurance: | 345 | 31.28% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1,103 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,103 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 64 | 23.62% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 99 | 36.53% |
| College or graduate school: | 108 | 39.85% |
| Total: | 271 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 163 | 60.15% |
ZIP Code 97388 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 36 business establishments, employing about 282 people with an annual payroll of $10,868,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 2,427Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 36Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,630,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $10,868,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 282Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 97388 is located in Lincoln County, Oregon, within the Newport, OR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35440) and Oregon's 4th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 50,632 people, about 1.81% of whom live in ZIP Code 97388. It covers 6.411 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.819 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Newport, ORSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 35440Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 50,632Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 6.411 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 1.819 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 17274.04 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 97388 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.