Tillamook, OR: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities
Tillamook, OR is an incorporated town-sized municipality located in Tillamook County in the state of Oregon. Our data estimates 8,328 residents, places it at 45.456°N, 123.833°W, and lists it in Pacific time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.
What are the key facts about Tillamook, OR?
| Place | Tillamook |
|---|---|
| Type | Incorporated town-sized municipality |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Tillamook County (FIPS 41057) |
| Estimated population | 8,328 |
| Density | 2,810 per sq mi (1,085 per sq km) |
| Coordinates | 45.4562, -123.8331 |
| Time zone | Pacific time (UTC−8, America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP codes | 1 (97141) |
| Rank in state | 83rd of 373 listed places |
| Nearest city over 100,000 | Hillsboro, OR (44 mi) |
What is the population of Tillamook, OR?
Tillamook has an estimated population of 8,328. That makes it the 83rd 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 Tillamook is roughly 5.9 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 Cedar Hills (8,912), West Haven-Sylvan (8,888), Sheridan (8,590), Jennings Lodge (7,988), Green (7,985). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Tillamook differs from communities of the same scale.
How dense is Tillamook?
Tillamook has about 2,810 people per square mile (1,085 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Oregon, it is denser than about 77% 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 Tillamook use?
Tillamook uses one ZIP code: 97141. 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 Tillamook in?
Tillamook 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 346 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 Tillamook located in Oregon?
Tillamook lies in the northwestern part of Oregon, at 45.456° north latitude and 123.833° west longitude. The state capital, Salem, is about 54 miles to the southeast. The closest listed place in another state is Felida, WA, roughly 57 miles to the east, which shows how near Tillamook is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Hillsboro, OR, 44 miles to the east.
Which cities are near Tillamook, OR?
The closest listed place to Tillamook is Sheridan, OR, 32.7 miles to the southeast. 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.
| Place | Distance | Direction | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan | 32.7 mi | Southeast | 8,590 |
| Lincoln City | 34.3 mi | South | 12,172 |
| Forest Grove | 35.3 mi | East | 25,553 |
| McMinnville | 35.5 mi | Southeast | 42,062 |
| Seaside | 37.1 mi | North | 9,060 |
| Cornelius | 38.1 mi | East | 12,822 |
| Newberg | 43.6 mi | East | 29,225 |
| Hillsboro | 43.7 mi | East | 109,128 |
Which county is Tillamook in?
Tillamook is in Tillamook County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 41057. The county contains 18 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here and 17 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Rockaway Beach (1,416), Bay City (1,404), Pacific City (1,076), Bayside Gardens (907), Garibaldi (822). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.
How far is Tillamook from major US cities?
Among six major hubs, Tillamook is closest to Los Angeles, CA at about 834 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 2,499 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 | 2,499 mi | East |
| Los Angeles, CA | 834 mi | South |
| Chicago, IL | 1,809 mi | East |
| Houston, TX | 1,880 mi | Southeast |
| Atlanta, GA | 2,221 mi | East |
| Denver, CO | 1,038 mi | East |
Are there other places called Tillamook?
No. In our data, Tillamook in Tillamook County, Oregon is the only place with this name, so the name alone is enough to identify it, though adding the state is still good practice in addresses and forms.
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.