Medford, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97501

Jackson County, Oregon — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

42,117
306/sq mi: $63,977
Median income: $353,800
Median home value: 20.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Medford pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs: Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs: 306
people per sq mi: 54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97501 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97501 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 137.5 square miles in Medford, Jackson County, Oregon. The area is home to 42,117 residents, producing a population density of 306 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 97501 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97501 sits at $63,977 (18% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $32,026. The poverty rate stands at 15.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $353,800 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $1,326 per month, and 54.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97501 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 97501 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 97501

Retail trade

283
Construction

207
Accommodation and food services

190
Professional, scientific, and technical services

156
Health care and social assistance

128

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97501, Medford, OR · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

42,117

Population

137.5

Area (sq mi)

306

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97501?

37.7

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 74.3%

African American 0.9%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 18.4%

Hispanic or Latino 19.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$63,977

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$32,026

Per Capita Income

15.7%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

17.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97501 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$63,977 37th percentile higher than 37% of 30,318 US ZIPs

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

19,093

Total Housing Units

18,090

Occupied Units

1,003

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.4%

Renter 45.6%

$353,800

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$1,326

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.8%

YoY Change (2024)

283

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+183%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97501 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +183% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+4.4%	215
2021	+16.1%	250
2022	+13.5%	283
2023	-1.7%	278
2024	+1.8%	283

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,646 business establishments in ZIP 97501, employing approximately 21,482 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,117,197,000.

1,646

Businesses

21,482

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	283	17.2%
Construction	207	12.6%
Accommodation and food services	190	11.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	156	9.5%
Health care and social assistance	128	7.8%
Other services (except public administration)	128	7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	94	5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing	77	4.7%
Wholesale trade	68	4.1%
Manufacturing	61	3.7%
Finance and insurance	60	3.6%
Transportation and warehousing	51	3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting	38	2.3%
Information	35	2.1%
Educational services	28	1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	25	1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises	8	0.5%
Utilities	6	0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 97501 vs 97535 →

97504

44,444
97501

42,117
97502

27,694
97540

7,930
97535

5,047

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97501 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

97504

$83,923
97502

$83,488
97535

$66,052
97540

$65,762
97501

$63,977

What this shows By household income, ZIP 97501 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
97535	Phoenix, OR	5,047	4.9 mi
97504	Medford, OR	44,444	6.3 mi
97540	Talent, OR	7,930	7.5 mi
97502	Central Point, OR	27,694	9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

Jackson County Medford, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97501 in? ▼

ZIP code 97501 (Medford) is located in Jackson County, Oregon. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-or.

What is the population of ZIP code 97501? ▼

ZIP code 97501 in Medford, OR has a population of 42,117 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 97501? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 97501 is $63,977, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 97501? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 97501 is $353,800, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97501? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 97501 is White at 74.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.7% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 97501? ▼

ZIP code 97501 has 1,646 business establishments employing approximately 21,482 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 97501? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97501 are: Retail trade (283), Construction (207), Accommodation and food services (190). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 97501? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97501 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 183%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

What is the education level in ZIP code 97501? ▼

In ZIP code 97501, 53.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

What is the average commute time in ZIP 97501? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97501 is 17.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97501? ▼

In ZIP code 97501, approximately 54.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97501? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 97501 is 15.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.