How many counties are in Oregon?

Oregon has 36 counties, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

What is the largest city in Oregon?

Portland is the largest city in Oregon, with a population of about 641,165.

What is the population of Oregon?

Oregon has about 4,254,293 residents, based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

How many ZIP codes are in Oregon?

There are 428 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in Oregon.

Oregon (OR): Counties, Cities, ZIP Codes & Public Data

Population

4,254,293

Land area

95,997sq mi

People per sq mi

44

Cities and towns

426

Oregon at a glance

The median household income is $83,011, close to the U.S. median.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $477,600 (44% above the U.S.) and median rent is $1,525 a month.
The biggest population centers are Portland (641,165), Eugene (179,591) and Salem (178,865).

Local data for Oregon

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Oregon, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$83,011

Poverty rate

11.9%

Median home value

$477,600

Prices +0.3% in a year

Median rent

$1,525/mo

Homeownership

63.3%

Bachelor's or higher

36.8%

Median age

40.4

Average commute

23.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (694,124), Mexican Americans (488,155), Irish Americans (471,259).

Home values and rents Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

5.0%

Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$73,706

1,987,730 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$70,823

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$40.14B

FY 2026, $9,472 per person

PPP loans

$10.07B

115,871 loans, 1,131,156 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$31.24M

Itemized, 2026 cycle

Economy Federal spending PPP loans Campaign finance

Environment and hazard risk

Oregon, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

High-risk counties

6

of 36 rated by FEMA

Storm events since 1996

11,166

410 deaths

Flood insurance policies

16,155

$110M paid since 1978

Superfund sites

21

275 toxic release facilities

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone 1,692 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Oregon, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.7%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

11.2%

U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts

Smoking

12.0%

U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.5%

U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts

Largest cities in Oregon

Name	Population	Land area (sq mi)
Portland	641,165	133.5
Eugene	179,591	44.5
Salem	178,865	48.9
Gresham	112,378	23.6
Hillsboro	108,231	26.4
Bend	103,390	35.2
Beaverton	97,812	19.7
Medford	86,315	28.6
Springfield	61,499	15.9
Corvallis	59,960	14.5
Albany	56,839	17.9
Tigard	56,011	12.8
Aloha	52,389	7.3
Lake Oswego	40,381	10.9
Grants Pass	39,311	11.5
Keizer	39,082	7.2
Oregon City	37,755	10.1
Redmond	36,092	18.6
McMinnville	34,596	10.6
Bethany	33,106	5.4
Woodburn	27,875	6.2
Tualatin	27,763	8.4
Wilsonville	26,974	7.7
West Linn	26,935	7.4
Happy Valley	26,738	11.9

Counties, cities and towns in Oregon

Population shown. Largest 400 of 426 cities and towns listed

Frequently asked questions

How many counties are in Oregon?: Oregon has 36 counties, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
What is the largest city in Oregon?: Portland is the largest city in Oregon, with a population of about 641,165.
What is the population of Oregon?: Oregon has about 4,254,293 residents, based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
How many ZIP codes are in Oregon?: There are 428 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in Oregon.