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Curry County, OR
8 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Curry County, Oregon.
Population
23,381
Land area
1,628sq mi
People per sq mi
14
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Curry County
Curry County at a glance
- Curry County is 68% less dense than Oregon as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,244 a year, 25% less than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $381,300 (20% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,241 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Brookings (6,703), Gold Beach (2,466) and Harbor (2,437).
Local data for Curry County, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Curry County, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,244
Poverty rate
15.2%
Median home value
$381,300
Prices +0.3% in a year
Median rent
$1,241/mo
Homeownership
74.2%
Bachelor's or higher
22.1%
Median age
57.7
Average commute
18.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,703), Irish Americans (3,268), Mexican Americans (1,335).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, -1.8 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
PPP loans
$32.8M
535 loans, 3,901 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$149K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Curry County, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.9%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home16.5%
Average one-way commute: 18.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Curry County, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
1,839
Most often high wind
Flood insurance policies
144
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
68° / 43°F
75.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Curry County, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Curry County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Curry County, OR?
- Brookings is the largest city or town in Curry County, with about 6,703 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Curry County?
- Curry County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 97406, 97415, 97444, 97450, 97465.
- What is the population of Curry County, OR?
- About 23,381 people live in Curry County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Curry County?
- Curry County borders Douglas County, Josephine County, Coos County, Del Norte County, CA.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023