97018 — Columbia City, OR
HVAC Market Targeting Score
ZIP 97018 is a strongly owner-occupied area (90% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $97K and a median home value of $460K — earning a high HVAC targeting score of 78/100. The high single-family detached share (91%) is a strong demand driver.
Census Demographics — ZIP 97018
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Columbia City |
| State | OR |
| Total Population | 2,006 |
| Total Households | 798 |
| Median Household Income | $97K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 719 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 90% |
| Median Home Value | $460K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 91% |
| Median Resident Age | 45 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1992 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 45% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 49% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 5% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 97018 score 78/100 for HVAC?▾
The score of 78/100 is driven by: +8 owner-occupied 90% (x1.2); -2 798 households; +5 median income $97K (x1.1). Each signal is weighted for the HVAC vertical using AreaOps's per-vertical preset.
What does the targeting score mean for my business?▾
A score of 75–100 indicates strong demographic alignment with typical demand patterns for this vertical. 50–74 is moderate, and below 50 indicates the area demographics are less favorable. Use it as a starting signal — not the sole qualifier.
How do I add ZIP 97018 to my HVAC service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your HVAC operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 97018. You can also import a bulk list of high-scoring ZIPs as a CSV or XLSX file.
How often is the data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2024 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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