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ZIP 97138

Part of Gearhart, OR
Pop. 11,035·Clatsop County·42nd most expensive ZIP in Oregon
Median rent (all units)
$1,809/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.5%
vs US Median
-$142
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ZIP 97138 · $1,809
More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$950
1 BR
$990
2 BR
$1,300
3 BR
$1,780
4 BR+
$2,180
Research median
$1,300/mo

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$21,708/yr
At $1,809/mo median
Location
StateOR
CountyClatsop County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 97138 (Gearhart, OR) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 32.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,035
Median income
$60,411
Median age
48.6
Renters
41.7%
Age distribution
17.1%
16.4%
26%
13.5%
27%
Under 1817.1%
18–3416.4%
35–5426%
55–6413.5%
65+27%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
86.9%
White86.9%
Black1.1%
Hispanic9.3%
Asian2.5%
Education (25+)
24.5%
36.5%
32.6%
No HS diploma6.4%
HS diploma24.5%
Some college36.5%
Bachelor's+32.6%
Housing tenure
58.3%
41.7%
Owner58.3%
Renter41.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 97138 in Gearhart, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,892 → $60,411
up 21.1%
Population
11,304 → 11,035
down 2.4%
Renter share
46.7% → 41.7%
-5.0 pts
Bachelor's+
25% → 32.6%
+7.6 pts
Median age
47.1 → 48.6
+1.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 97138 in Gearhart, OR now reports about $60,411, up from $49,892 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 11,304 to 11,035 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.4% change. About 41.7% of households rent today, against 46.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 25% to 32.6%.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 97138 covers Gearhart, OR. The median rent here is $1,809/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($60,411/yr), ZIP 97138 ranks as moderate 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 97138?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 97138 (Gearhart, OR) is $1,809. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 97138 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 97138's median rent of $1,809/mo is $142 (7%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 97138 compare to other ZIPs in Oregon?

ZIP 97138 falls in the middle range for Oregon, ranking #42 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,809/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 97138?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,809/mo in ZIP 97138. The local median household income is $60,411/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 97138?

Rent in ZIP 97138 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 97138 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 97138 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,809/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($60,411/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 97138 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 97138 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.7% of ZIP 97138 households are renters, while 58.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 97138 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 97138 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 97138 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,809/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 97138's median household income ($60,411/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 97138 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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