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Harbor, OR
Census-designated place in Curry County, Oregon.
Population
2,437
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,269
ZIP codes
0
Harbor and its ZIP codes
Harbor at a glance
- Harbor is about 29 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,109 a year, 34% less than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $316,600 (34% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,190 a month.
Local data for Harbor, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Harbor, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,109
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$316,600
Median rent
$1,190/mo
Homeownership
66.7%
Bachelor's or higher
23.6%
Median age
68.2
Average commute
14.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (538), Irish Americans (242), French Americans (155).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Curry County. PPP loans are for Harbor.
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
Harbor, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.5%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.3%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 14.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Harbor, 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
69° / 42°F
78.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Harbor, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Harbor
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrookingsCity | 4.3 mi | 4.1 |
| Smith River, CACensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 4.4 |
| Fort Dick, CACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| Pistol RiverCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| Hiouchi, CACensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| Gasquet, CACensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.8 |
| Crescent City, CACity | 20 mi | 2 |
| Bertsch-Oceanview, CACensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.3 |
| Gold BeachCity | 26 mi | 2.5 |
| O'BrienCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 5.2 |
| WedderburnCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Harbor, OR in?
- Harbor is in Curry County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Harbor, OR?
- About 2,437 people live in Harbor, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Harbor?
- Nearby places include Brookings (4.3 mi), Smith River, CA (9.5 mi), Fort Dick, CA (13 mi), Pistol River (19 mi), Hiouchi, CA (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023