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Warrenton, OR
City in Clatsop County, Oregon. ZIP codes: 97121, 97146.
Population
6,327
Land area
12.7sq mi
People per sq mi
500
ZIP codes
2
Warrenton and its ZIP codes
Warrenton at a glance
- Warrenton is about 11 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $70,670 a year, 15% less than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $415,800 (13% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,305 a month.
Local data for Warrenton, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Warrenton, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,670
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$415,800
Median rent
$1,305/mo
Homeownership
59.5%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
18.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,008), Mexican Americans (618), Irish Americans (518).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clatsop County. PPP loans are for Warrenton.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,058
19,295 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,292
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$429M
FY 2026, $10,447 per person
How people get to work
Warrenton, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.9%
- Carpooled20.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Warrenton, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tsunami
Storm events since 1996
50
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
1,003
4.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
67° / 38°F
70.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Warrenton, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Warrenton
2 in or overlapping Warrenton. Population shown
Cities near Warrenton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffers GardensCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.6 |
| AstoriaCity | 5.9 mi | 6.1 |
| River PointCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Chinook, WACensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1 |
| GearhartCity | 9.9 mi | 1.9 |
| Ilwaco, WACity | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| SeasideCity | 13 mi | 4 |
| SvensenCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| Long Beach, WACity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| Naselle, WACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| Deep River, WACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 13.3 |
| KnappaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| Rosburg, WACensus-designated place | 17 mi | 22.9 |
| Altoona, WACensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.1 |
| Cannon BeachCity | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| Grays River, WACensus-designated place | 21 mi | 20.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Warrenton, OR in?
- Warrenton is in Clatsop County, Oregon.
- What ZIP codes are in Warrenton, OR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Warrenton include 97121, 97146.
- What is the population of Warrenton, OR?
- About 6,327 people live in Warrenton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Warrenton?
- Nearby places include Jeffers Gardens (4.4 mi), Astoria (5.9 mi), River Point (6.7 mi), Chinook, WA (7 mi), Gearhart (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023