Knappa

Census-designated place in Clatsop County, Oregon

Aerial view of Knappa, Oregon
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Knappa is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Clatsop County, Oregon, with 1,007 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 121 ft (37 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Svensen, 3.8 miles W.

About Knappa

Knappa is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located on the south bank of the Columbia River in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States, approximately 12 miles (19 km) directly east of Astoria. Knappa faces the Columbia River, where several islands comprise the Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge. As of the 2020 census, Knappa had a population of 1,007.

The community is named after Aaron Knapp Jr., an early settler. There was a post office in Knappa from 1872 to 1943.

Logging and fishing are the primary economic activities in Knappa.

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Median household income
$96,641
Median home value
$442,100
Median age
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Knappa, OR population

Knappa had 1,007 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,007
Density487 per sq mi (188 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Knappa at a glance

StateOregon (OR)
CountyClatsop County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,007 (2020)
Land area2.07 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Water area0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²)
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates46.1708° N, 123.5798° W
ZIP code97103
Census code (GEOID)4139850

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Knappa

What county is Knappa in?

Knappa is in Clatsop County, Oregon.

What is the population of Knappa, OR?

1,007 people lived in Knappa at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Knappa, OR?

The ZIP code of Knappa is 97103.

What is the elevation of Knappa?

121 feet (37 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Knappa?

Svensen (3.8 mi), Altoona (7.1 mi), Puget Island (9.5 mi), Cathlamet (9.7 mi), Rosburg (10.0 mi).

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