Philomath
City in Benton County, Oregon
Philomath is a city in Benton County, Oregon, with 5,350 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 279 ft (85 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Corvallis, 4.5 miles NE.
- 5,350residents (2020 Census)
- 279 ftelevation · 85 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.4 km²
- 2,585 / sq mipopulation density
- 97331ZIP code
About Philomath
Philomath ( fi-LOH-mith) is a city in Benton County, Oregon, United States. It was named for Philomath (Greek, "love of learning") College. The population was 5,838 as of the 2023 census population estimates. It is part of the Corvallis Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Philomath
- Median household income
- $83,672
- Median home value
- $421,300
- Median rent
- $1,477/mo
- Median age
- 37.3
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Philomath had 5,350 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,350 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,585 per sq mi (998 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Philomath at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Benton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,350 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.07 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km²) |
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.5421° N, 123.3600° W |
| ZIP code | 97331 |
| Official website | ci.philomath.or.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4157450 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Philomath
- Corvallis4.5 mi NE
- Blodgett8.8 mi NW
- Peoria9.9 mi SE
- Kings Valley11.3 mi N
- Adair Village11.3 mi NE
- Bellfountain12.2 mi S
- Tangent12.3 mi E
- Summit12.5 mi NW
- Shedd13.5 mi SE
- Albany14.2 mi NE
- Alpine14.6 mi S
- Monroe15.8 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Philomath
What county is Philomath in?
Philomath is in Benton County, Oregon.
What is the population of Philomath, OR?
5,350 people lived in Philomath at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Philomath, OR?
The ZIP code of Philomath is 97331.
What is the elevation of Philomath?
279 feet (85 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Philomath?
Corvallis (4.5 mi), Blodgett (8.8 mi), Peoria (9.9 mi), Kings Valley (11.3 mi), Adair Village (11.3 mi).
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