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Brookings, OR
City in Curry County, Oregon.
Population
6,703
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,616
ZIP codes
0
Brookings and its ZIP codes
Brookings at a glance
- Brookings is about 36 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,933, 10% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $446,700 (6% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,415 a month.
Local data for Brookings, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brookings, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,933
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$446,700
Median rent
$1,415/mo
Homeownership
59.8%
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Median age
50.6
Average commute
14.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,070), German Americans (878), Italian Americans (539).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Curry County. PPP loans are for Brookings.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,923
6,570 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,282
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$260M
FY 2026, $11,091 per person
How people get to work
Brookings, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.6%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.9%
- Worked from home12.5%
Average one-way commute: 14.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brookings, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
1,839
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
144
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
67° / 44°F
77.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brookings, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Brookings
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HarborCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.9 |
| Smith River, CACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.4 |
| Pistol RiverCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Fort Dick, CACensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| Crescent City, CACity | 23 mi | 2 |
| Gold BeachCity | 23 mi | 2.5 |
| Hiouchi, CACensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| Bertsch-Oceanview, CACensus-designated place | 24 mi | 5.3 |
| Gasquet, CACensus-designated place | 24 mi | 4.8 |
| WedderburnCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brookings, OR in?
- Brookings is in Curry County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Brookings, OR?
- About 6,703 people live in Brookings, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brookings?
- Nearby places include Harbor (4.3 mi), Smith River, CA (14 mi), Pistol River (15 mi), Fort Dick, CA (17 mi), Crescent City, CA (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023