Brookings, OR: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Brookings is a small incorporated city in Curry County, Oregon. In the dataset behind this page it has an estimated population of 11,162, sits at 42.070°N, 124.300°W, and observes Pacific time. Below you will find how it ranks inside Oregon, which ZIP codes it uses, the closest places around it, and how far it is from major US cities.

What are the key facts about Brookings, OR?

What is the population of Brookings, OR?

Brookings has an estimated population of 11,162. That makes it the 63rd largest of the 373 places we list in Oregon, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Oregon has about 1,404 residents, so Brookings is roughly 8.0 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Oregon with a similar population include Stayton (11,166), Damascus (11,161), Silverton (11,068), Florence (11,000), Sweet Home (10,697). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Brookings differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Brookings?

Brookings has about 1,562 people per square mile (603 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Oregon, it is denser than about 61% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Brookings use?

Brookings uses one ZIP code: 97415. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 9 are assigned to the Pacific states (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Brookings in?

Brookings is in the Pacific time zone, which is UTC−8 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Los_Angeles). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Ontario, OR, about 394 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Pacific time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Brookings located in Oregon?

Brookings lies in the southwestern part of Oregon, at 42.070° north latitude and 124.300° west longitude. The state capital, Salem, is about 207 miles to the north. The closest listed place in another state is Crescent City, CA, roughly 21 miles to the south, which shows how near Brookings is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Medford, OR, 76 miles to the east.

Which cities are near Brookings, OR?

The closest listed place to Brookings is Crescent City, CA, 21.3 miles to the south. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Brookings in?

Brookings is in Curry County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 41015. The county contains 7 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here and 6 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Gold Beach (2,850), Harbor (1,958), Port Orford (1,153), Nesika Beach (315), Langlois (135). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Brookings from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Brookings is closest to Los Angeles, CA at about 636 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 2,575 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Brookings?

Yes. Our data lists 1 other place named Brookings: Brookings, SD (24,887). When you search for Brookings, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Brookings in Curry County, Oregon.

Planning a move to Brookings?

If you are weighing Brookings, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

Where to go next

Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.