Cape Meares
Census-designated place in Tillamook County, Oregon
Cape Meares is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Tillamook County, Oregon, with 135 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 249 ft (76 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bay City, 3.1 miles E.
- 135residents (2020 Census)
- 249 ftelevation · 76 m
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.9 km²
- 39 / sq mipopulation density
- 97118ZIP code
About Cape Meares
Cape Meares is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Tillamook County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cape Meares had a population of 135.
The community is named after the natural feature of the same name, which in turn was named after John Meares, a British explorer. The Bayocean post office was briefly renamed "Cape Meares" in 1953 but closed the next year.
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Living in Cape Meares
- Median household income
- $88,798
- Median home value
- $638,500
- Median age
- 74.6
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Cape Meares had 135 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 135 |
|---|---|
| Density | 39 per sq mi (15 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cape Meares at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Tillamook County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 135 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.44 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km²) |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.5265° N, 123.9518° W |
| ZIP code | 97118 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4111050 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cape Meares
- Bay City3.1 mi E
- Garibaldi3.1 mi NE
- Idaville4.4 mi E
- Oceanside5.0 mi S
- Rockaway Beach6.3 mi N
- Netarts6.3 mi S
- Tillamook7.5 mi SE
- Fairview9.0 mi SE
- Barnesdale9.7 mi NE
- Wheeler11.5 mi N
- Pleasant Valley12.9 mi SE
- Bayside Gardens13.1 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cape Meares
What county is Cape Meares in?
Cape Meares is in Tillamook County, Oregon.
What is the population of Cape Meares, OR?
135 people lived in Cape Meares at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cape Meares, OR?
The ZIP code of Cape Meares is 97118.
What is the elevation of Cape Meares?
249 feet (76 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cape Meares?
Bay City (3.1 mi), Garibaldi (3.1 mi), Idaville (4.4 mi), Oceanside (5.0 mi), Rockaway Beach (6.3 mi).
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