Yachats
City in Lincoln County, Oregon

Yachats is a city in Lincoln County, Oregon, with 994 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 46 ft (14 m) above sea level. The nearest town is San Marine, 3.0 miles N.
- 994residents (2020 Census)
- 46 ftelevation · 14 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.4 km²
- 1,091 / sq mipopulation density
- 97498ZIP code
About Yachats
Yachats ( YAH-hahts) is a small coastal city in the southernmost area of Lincoln County, Oregon, United States. According to Oregon Geographic Names, the name comes from the Siletz language and means "at the foot of the mountain". There is a range of differing etymologies. William Bright says the name comes from the Alsea placename yáx̣ayky (IPA: /ˈjaχajkʲ/). At the 2020 census, the city's population was 994.
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Living in Yachats
- Median household income
- $67,125
- Median home value
- $557,500
- Median rent
- $979/mo
- Median age
- 68.7
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Yachats had 994 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 994 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,091 per sq mi (421 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Yachats at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Lincoln County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 994 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.91 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.3116° N, 124.1012° W |
| ZIP code | 97498 |
| Official website | yachatsoregon.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4184200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Yachats
- San Marine3.0 mi N
- Waldport7.7 mi N
- Bayshore9.0 mi N
- Heceta Beach19.9 mi S
- Newport21.6 mi N
- Florence22.0 mi S
- Mapleton22.5 mi SE
- Toledo22.8 mi N
- Alsea25.4 mi E
- Dunes City27.7 mi S
- Siletz29.7 mi N
- Summit34.2 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Yachats
What county is Yachats in?
Yachats is in Lincoln County, Oregon.
What is the population of Yachats, OR?
994 people lived in Yachats at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Yachats, OR?
The ZIP code of Yachats is 97498.
What is the elevation of Yachats?
46 feet (14 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Yachats?
San Marine (3.0 mi), Waldport (7.7 mi), Bayshore (9.0 mi), Heceta Beach (19.9 mi), Newport (21.6 mi).
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