Central Point, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97502

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

27,694
113/sq mi: $83,488
Median income: $403,300
Median home value: 24.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Central Point pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs: Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs: 113
people per sq mi: 73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97502 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97502 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 245.3 square miles in Central Point, Jackson County, Oregon. The area is home to 27,694 residents, producing a population density of 113 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 97502 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97502 sits at $83,488 (7% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $41,857. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $403,300 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $1,335 per month, and 73.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97502 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 97502 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 97502

Construction

179
Retail trade

89
Other services (except public administration)

73
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services

61
Manufacturing

59

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 97502, Central Point, 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

27,694

Population

245.3

Area (sq mi)

113

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97502?

43.3

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 83.9%

African American 0.6%

Asian 1.1%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 10.2%

Hispanic or Latino 13.4%

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?

$83,488

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$41,857

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97502 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,488 Top 34% higher than 66% 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 53.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.8%

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

What does housing look like?

11,789

Total Housing Units

11,434

Occupied Units

355

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.3%

Renter 26.7%

$403,300

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$1,335

Median Rent

1992

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

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

285

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+185%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97502 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +185% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+3.9%	210
2021	+16.8%	245
2022	+9.9%	269
2023	+0.3%	270
2024	+5.7%	285

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 836 business establishments in ZIP 97502, employing approximately 8,909 people with a combined annual payroll of $478,271,000.

836

Businesses

8,909

Employees

$478.3M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Construction	179	21.4%
Retail trade	89	10.7%
Other services (except public administration)	73	8.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	61	7.3%
Manufacturing	59	7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	56	6.7%
Accommodation and food services	54	6.5%
Transportation and warehousing	47	5.6%
Health care and social assistance	47	5.6%
Wholesale trade	43	5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing	29	3.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting	28	3.4%
Finance and insurance	28	3.4%
Information	12	1.4%
Educational services	12	1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	8	1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises	5	0.6%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction	4	0.5%

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 97502 vs 97525 →

97501

42,117
97502

27,694
97535

5,047
97525

4,601

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97502 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

97502

$83,488
97525

$72,025
97535

$66,052
97501

$63,977

What this shows By household income, ZIP 97502 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
97525	Gold Hill, OR	4,601	6.3 mi
97501	Medford, OR	42,117	9.7 mi
97535	Phoenix, OR	5,047	12.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

Jackson County Central Point, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97502 in? ▼

ZIP code 97502 (Central Point) 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 97502? ▼

ZIP code 97502 in Central Point, OR has a population of 27,694 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 97502? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 97502 is $83,488, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 97502? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 97502 is $403,300, which is 45% above the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97502? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 97502 is White at 83.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.4% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 97502? ▼

ZIP code 97502 has 836 business establishments employing approximately 8,909 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 97502? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97502 are: Construction (179), Retail trade (89), Other services (except public administration) (73). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 97502? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97502 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 185%. 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 97502? ▼

In ZIP code 97502, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97502? ▼

In ZIP code 97502, approximately 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97502? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 97502 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.