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Wheeler, OR
City in Tillamook County, Oregon. ZIP codes: 97147.
Population
448
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
859
ZIP codes
1
Wheeler and its ZIP codes
Wheeler at a glance
- Wheeler is about 19 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
Local data for Wheeler, OR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tillamook County. PPP loans are for Wheeler.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,653
9,916 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,662
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$247M
FY 2026, $9,033 per person
PPP loans
$1.1M
13 loans, 134 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Wheeler, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
106
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
1,087
5.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
68° / 37°F
89.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wheeler, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.4%
U.S. 33.3% -2.9 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
ZIP codes in Wheeler
1 in or overlapping Wheeler. Population shown
Cities near Wheeler
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NehalemCity | 2.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Bayside GardensCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1 |
| ManzanitaCity | 3.2 mi | 0.8 |
| BarnesdaleCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.7 |
| NeahkahnieCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.7 |
| Rockaway BeachCity | 5.6 mi | 1.6 |
| GaribaldiCity | 9 mi | 1 |
| Bay CityCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Cape MearesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| IdavilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Cannon BeachCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| TillamookCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| OceansideCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| NetartsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| SeasideCity | 20 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wheeler, OR in?
- Wheeler is in Tillamook County, Oregon.
- What ZIP codes are in Wheeler, OR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wheeler include 97147.
- What is the population of Wheeler, OR?
- About 448 people live in Wheeler, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wheeler?
- Nearby places include Nehalem (2.2 mi), Bayside Gardens (2.5 mi), Manzanita (3.2 mi), Barnesdale (3.2 mi), Neahkahnie (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023