City

Brookings, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Curry County  ·  Oregon

👥14,271Population
💰$68,994Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂55.7Median Age
🏠$385,100Median Home Value▲ 38% above avg
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.5%Hispanic: 8.7%Black: 0.4%Asian: 1%Other: 6.7%Race
White81.5%
Hispanic8.7%
Black0.4%
Asian1.0%
Other6.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma60 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,745 (26.9%)
Some College1,374 (13.5%)
Associates2,621 (25.7%)
Bachelors1,036 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree2,361 (23.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 26.9%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 25.7%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 23.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad26.9%
Some College13.5%
Associates25.7%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate23.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.8%Renter: 26.2%Tenure
Owner73.8%
Renter26.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,994 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$385,100 ▲ 38% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,221/mo
Total Housing Units7,621
Vacant Units876

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
53%
About Brookings, OR

Brookings is a city in Oregon, located in Curry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,271 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.7 years.

Economically, Brookings is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,994 is near the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Brookings is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $385,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,221 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brookings is moderately educated. 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (81.5%).

Brookings, OR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oregon.

ZIP Codes in Brookings
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97415 14,271 $68,994 $385,100 $1,221 3.3% 33.3% 73.8%