Corvallis, OR: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities
Corvallis is an incorporated city in Benton County, Oregon. In the dataset behind this page it has an estimated population of 67,467, sits at 44.570°N, 123.278°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 Corvallis, OR?
| Place | Corvallis |
|---|---|
| Type | Incorporated city |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Benton County (FIPS 41003) |
| Estimated population | 67,467 |
| Density | 4,123 per sq mi (1,592 per sq km) |
| Coordinates | 44.5697, -123.2780 |
| Time zone | Pacific time (UTC−8, America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP codes | 4 (97333–97339) |
| Rank in state | 9th of 373 listed places |
| Nearest city over 100,000 | Salem, OR (27 mi) |
What is the population of Corvallis, OR?
Corvallis has an estimated population of 67,467. That makes it the 9th largest of 373 places in Oregon, placing it among the state's ten biggest, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Oregon has about 1,404 residents, so Corvallis is roughly 48.1 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 Springfield (63,230), Albany (62,880), Grants Pass (55,837), Tigard (55,514), Aloha (54,287). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Corvallis differs from communities of the same scale.
How dense is Corvallis?
Corvallis has about 4,123 people per square mile (1,592 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Oregon, it is denser than about 89% 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 Corvallis use?
Corvallis uses 4 ZIP codes: 97333, 97331, 97330, 97339. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. 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 Corvallis in?
Corvallis 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 Weiser, ID, about 312 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 Corvallis located in Oregon?
Corvallis lies in the western part of Oregon, at 44.570° north latitude and 123.278° west longitude. The state capital, Salem, is about 27 miles to the northeast. The closest listed place in another state is Vancouver, WA, roughly 81 miles to the northeast, which shows how near Corvallis is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Salem, OR, 27 miles to the northeast.
Which cities are near Corvallis, OR?
The closest listed place to Corvallis is Philomath, OR, 4.5 miles to the southwest. Of the eight nearest places below, 1 is in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.
| Place | Distance | Direction | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philomath | 4.5 mi | Southwest | 5,666 |
| Albany | 9.8 mi | Northeast | 62,880 |
| Lebanon | 18.5 mi | East | 22,160 |
| Monmouth | 19.6 mi | North | 20,172 |
| Independence | 20.1 mi | North | 10,272 |
| Dallas | 24.4 mi | North | 17,859 |
| Junction City | 25.3 mi | South | 6,891 |
| Salem | 27.4 mi | Northeast | 266,804 |
Which county is Corvallis in?
Corvallis is in Benton County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 41003. The county contains 10 places in our data, 2 of which have their own page here and 8 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Philomath (5,666), Adair Village (874), Monroe (654), Alsea (234), Summit (204). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.
How far is Corvallis from major US cities?
Among six major hubs, Corvallis is closest to Los Angeles, CA at about 768 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 2,485 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.
| Major city | Straight-line distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 2,485 mi | East |
| Los Angeles, CA | 768 mi | South |
| Chicago, IL | 1,788 mi | East |
| Houston, TX | 1,830 mi | Southeast |
| Atlanta, GA | 2,187 mi | East |
| Denver, CO | 997 mi | East |
Are there other places called Corvallis?
Yes. Our data lists 1 other place named Corvallis: Corvallis, MT (976). When you search for Corvallis, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Corvallis in Benton County, Oregon.
Planning a move to Corvallis?
If you are weighing Corvallis, 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.
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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.