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O'Brien, OR
Census-designated place in Josephine County, Oregon. ZIP codes: 97534.
Population
379
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
73
ZIP codes
1
O'Brien and its ZIP codes
O'Brien at a glance
- O'Brien is 64% denser than Oregon as a whole.
Local data for O'Brien, OR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Josephine County. PPP loans are for O'Brien.
Unemployment rate
7.2%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,430
30,834 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,206
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$813M
FY 2026, $9,234 per person
Environment and hazard risk
O'Brien, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
503
Countywide, mostly frost/freeze
Flood insurance policies
393
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 33°F
61.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in O'Brien, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
18.8%
U.S. 12.1% +6.7 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in O'Brien
1 in or overlapping O'Brien. Population shown
Cities near O'Brien
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TakilmaCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 5.9 |
| Cave JunctionCity | 7.6 mi | 1.8 |
| KerbyCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 2.6 |
| SelmaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.5 |
| Gasquet, CACensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.8 |
| WilliamsCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 11.3 |
| Happy Camp, CACensus-designated place | 24 mi | 12.1 |
| Smith River, CACensus-designated place | 25 mi | 4.4 |
| Hiouchi, CACensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.6 |
| Fort Dick, CACensus-designated place | 27 mi | 3.2 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 3.8 |
| HarborCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.9 |
| RedwoodCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is O'Brien, OR in?
- O'Brien is in Josephine County, Oregon.
- What ZIP codes are in O'Brien, OR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping O'Brien include 97534.
- What is the population of O'Brien, OR?
- About 379 people live in O'Brien, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near O'Brien?
- Nearby places include Takilma (5 mi), Cave Junction (7.6 mi), Kerby (9.8 mi), Selma (16 mi), Gasquet, CA (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023