Rockaway Beach
City in Tillamook County, Oregon
Rockaway Beach is a city in Tillamook County, Oregon, with 1,441 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Garibaldi, 4.1 miles S.
- 1,441residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.1 km²
- 901 / sq mipopulation density
- 97136ZIP code
About Rockaway Beach
Rockaway Beach is a city in Tillamook County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2020 census, Rockaway Beach had a population of 1,441.
The city houses the Rockaway Beach Old Growth Cedar Preserve, a 46-acre (19 ha) wetlands preserve which opened in 2019. The preserve has an elevated walkway, which terminates at a large cedar tree known as The Big Tree, which is estimated to be 500–900 years old.
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Living in Rockaway Beach
- Median household income
- $53,872
- Median home value
- $342,300
- Median rent
- $958/mo
- Median age
- 52.7
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Rockaway Beach had 1,441 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,441 |
|---|---|
| Density | 901 per sq mi (348 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rockaway Beach at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Tillamook County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,441 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.60 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.6170° N, 123.9389° W |
| ZIP code | 97136 |
| Official website | rockawaybeachor.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4162900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rockaway Beach
- Garibaldi4.1 mi S
- Barnesdale4.6 mi NE
- Wheeler5.5 mi NE
- Cape Meares6.3 mi S
- Bayside Gardens6.8 mi N
- Manzanita6.9 mi N
- Bay City7.0 mi S
- Nehalem7.4 mi N
- Neahkahnie8.0 mi N
- Idaville8.3 mi SE
- Oceanside11.3 mi S
- Tillamook12.2 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rockaway Beach
What county is Rockaway Beach in?
Rockaway Beach is in Tillamook County, Oregon.
What is the population of Rockaway Beach, OR?
1,441 people lived in Rockaway Beach at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rockaway Beach, OR?
The ZIP code of Rockaway Beach is 97136.
What is the elevation of Rockaway Beach?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rockaway Beach?
Garibaldi (4.1 mi), Barnesdale (4.6 mi), Wheeler (5.5 mi), Cape Meares (6.3 mi), Bayside Gardens (6.8 mi).
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