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ZIP Code · OR

ZIP 97103

Part of Astoria, OR
Pop. 17,993·Clatsop County·96th most expensive ZIP in Oregon
Median rent (all units)
$1,593/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.4%
Month-over-Month
-11.0%
vs US Median
-$372
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ZIP 97103 · $1,593
More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,090
1 BR
$1,140
2 BR
$1,500
3 BR
$2,050
4 BR+
$2,520
Research median
$1,500/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
$19,116/yr
At $1,593/mo median
Location
StateOR
CountyClatsop County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 13.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.4% YoY, -11.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 97103 (Astoria, OR) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,993
Median income
$75,147
Median age
41.5
Renters
34.4%
Age distribution
20%
20.6%
22.7%
15%
21.7%
Under 1820%
18–3420.6%
35–5422.7%
55–6415%
65+21.7%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
81.6%
White81.6%
Black1.1%
Hispanic11%
Asian0.9%
Other5.4%
Education (25+)
24.3%
40.7%
27.1%
No HS diploma7.9%
HS diploma24.3%
Some college40.7%
Bachelor's+27.1%
Housing tenure
65.6%
34.4%
Owner65.6%
Renter34.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 97103 in Astoria, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,609 → $75,147
up 16.3%
Population
17,787 → 17,993
up 1.2%
Renter share
37.6% → 34.4%
-3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
26.8% → 27.1%
+0.3 pts
Median age
42.5 → 41.5
-1.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $64,609 in 2021 to $75,147 more recently. The population has grown by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 17,787 residents to roughly 17,993. Renters now make up 34.4% of households, compared with 37.6% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 97103 covers Astoria, OR. The median rent here is $1,593/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($75,147/yr), ZIP 97103 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 97103?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 97103 (Astoria, OR) is $1,593. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 97103 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 97103's median rent of $1,593/mo is $372 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 97103 compare to other ZIPs in Oregon?

ZIP 97103 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Oregon, ranking #96 out of 116 ZIPs at $1,593/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 97103?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,593/mo in ZIP 97103. The local median household income is $75,147/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 97103?

Rent in ZIP 97103 has increased 13.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 97103 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 97103 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,593/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($75,147/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 97103 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 97103 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.4% of ZIP 97103 households are renters, while 65.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 97103 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 97103 compare to the rest of Astoria?

ZIP 97103 sits right at the Astoria citywide median of $1,593/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 97103 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 97103 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,593/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 97103's median household income ($75,147/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 97103 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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