Medford, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97501
Jackson County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 42,117
- 306/sq mi High-density area
- $63,977
- Median income Near-median income area
- $353,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 97501 (Medford, OR) rose +1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 278.4 in 2023 to 283.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97501 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Medford, Jackson County, Oregon, with 42,117 residents across 137.5 square miles, a density of 306 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97501 reports a modest median household income of $63,977 (18% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,026. The poverty rate is 15.7%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $353,800 (18% below the average Oregon ZIP), and median rent is $1,326; owner occupancy is 54.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 97501 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 97501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Medford, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97501.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
283 establishments
- Construction
Construction
207 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
190 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
156 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
128 establishments
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97501, Medford, OR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; 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
Who lives in ZIP 97501?
37.7
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
6.3%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$32,026
Per Capita Income
15.7%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
17.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97501 ranks nationally
Medford, OR 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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
19,093housing units
19,093
Total Housing Units
18,090
Occupied Units
1,003
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$353,800
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$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
18
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 →
ZIP 97501 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97504
Medford (97504)
44,444 residents
- 97501
Medford (97501)
42,117 residents
- 97502
Central Point (97502)
27,694 residents
- 97540 7,930
Talent (97540)
7,930 residents
- 97535 5,047
Phoenix (97535)
5,047 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97501 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97504
Medford (97504)
$83,923 median income
- 97502
Central Point (97502)
$83,488 median income
- 97535
Phoenix (97535)
$66,052 median income
- 97540
Talent (97540)
$65,762 median income
- 97501
Medford (97501)
$63,977 median income
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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97501, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (42,117 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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