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Philomath, OR

City in Benton County, Oregon.

Population

5,642

Land area

2.1sq mi

People per sq mi

2,734

ZIP codes

0

Philomath and its ZIP codes

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Philomath at a glance

  • Philomath is about 62 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
  • The median household income is $83,672, close to the Oregon median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $421,300 (12% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,477 a month.

Local data for Philomath, OR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Philomath, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$83,672

Poverty rate

7.2%

Median home value

$421,300

Median rent

$1,477/mo

Homeownership

68.2%

Bachelor's or higher

50.6%

Median age

37.3

Average commute

22.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,218), Irish Americans (993), Italian Americans (428).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benton County. PPP loans are for Philomath.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$69,821

38,560 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$62,473

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$792M

FY 2026, $8,322 per person

Benton County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Philomath, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone70.5%
  • Carpooled8.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.9%
  • Bicycle3.7%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
  • Worked from home12.2%

Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Philomath, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

56

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

597

2.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 28°F

68.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Philomath, OR, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

27.5%

U.S. 33.3% -5.8 pts

Diabetes

8.6%

U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts

Smoking

10.6%

U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.6%

U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts

Cities near Philomath

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CorvallisCity5 mi14.5
BlodgettCensus-designated place8.2 mi0.6
PeoriaCensus-designated place10 mi0.5
Kings ValleyCensus-designated place11 mi0.7
Adair VillageCity12 mi0.4
SummitCensus-designated place12 mi0.3
BellfountainCensus-designated place12 mi1.3
TangentCity13 mi3.8
SheddCensus-designated place14 mi1.5
AlpineCensus-designated place15 mi0.9
AlbanyCity15 mi17.9
AlseaCensus-designated place16 mi0.2
MonroeCity16 mi0.5
HalseyCity17 mi0.6
MillersburgCity18 mi4.1
HarrisburgCity21 mi1.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Philomath, OR in?
Philomath is in Benton County, Oregon.
What is the population of Philomath, OR?
About 5,642 people live in Philomath, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Philomath?
Nearby places include Corvallis (5 mi), Blodgett (8.2 mi), Peoria (10 mi), Kings Valley (11 mi), Adair Village (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023