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ZIP 97056

Pop. 12,795·Columbia County·64th most expensive ZIP in Oregon
Median rent (all units)
$1,729/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$236
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 97056 · $1,729
More affordable than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,610
1 BR
$1,720
2 BR
$1,970
3 BR
$2,680
4 BR+
$3,190
Research median
$1,970/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,748/yr
At $1,729/mo median
Location
StateOR
CountyColumbia County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 97056 (Scappoose, OR) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,795
Median income
$94,209
Median age
42.3
Renters
24.3%
Age distribution
19.7%
17.7%
30.5%
14.1%
17.9%
Under 1819.7%
18–3417.7%
35–5430.5%
55–6414.1%
65+17.9%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
86.4%
White86.4%
Hispanic7.1%
Asian1%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
27.2%
41%
23.2%
No HS diploma8.6%
HS diploma27.2%
Some college41%
Bachelor's+23.2%
Housing tenure
75.7%
24.3%
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 97056 in Scappoose, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$86,976 → $94,209
up 8.3%
Population
11,839 → 12,795
up 8.1%
Renter share
23.9% → 24.3%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
23.5% → 23.2%
-0.3 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $86,976 in 2021 to $94,209 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 97056 in Scappoose, OR adding about 956 residents over the five-year window, up 8.1% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 97056 covers Scappoose, OR. The median rent here is $1,729/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,970/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($94,209/yr), ZIP 97056 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 97056?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 97056 (Scappoose, OR) is $1,729. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 97056 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 97056's median rent of $1,729/mo is $236 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 97056 compare to other ZIPs in Oregon?

ZIP 97056 falls in the middle range for Oregon, ranking #64 out of 116 ZIPs at $1,729/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 97056?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,729/mo in ZIP 97056. The local median household income is $94,209/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 97056?

Rent in ZIP 97056 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 97056 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 97056 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,729/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($94,209/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 97056 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 97056 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.3% of ZIP 97056 households are renters, while 75.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 97056 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 97056 compare to the rest of Scappoose?

ZIP 97056 sits right at the Scappoose citywide median of $1,729/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 97056 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 97056 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,729/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 97056's median household income ($94,209/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 97056 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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