Central Point, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97502
Jackson County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,694
- 113/sq mi High-density area
- $83,488
- Median income Above-median income area
- $403,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 97502 (Central Point, OR) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 270.0 in 2023 to 285.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97502 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Central Point, Jackson County, Oregon, with 27,694 residents across 245.3 square miles, a density of 113 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97502 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,488 (7% above the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,857. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.6% and unemployment is 3.6%. Median home value is $403,300 (7% below the average Oregon ZIP) and median rent is $1,335; 73.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 97502 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 97502
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Central Point, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97502.
- Construction
Construction
179 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
89 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
73 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 61
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
61 establishments
- Manufacturing 59
Manufacturing
59 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 97502, Central Point, 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
27,694
Population
245.3
Area (sq mi)
113
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97502?
43.3
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
4.0%
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?
$83,488
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$41,857
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 97502 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Central Point, OR household income vs. every Oregon ZIP code
Median household income among 378 reporting Oregon ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$83,488 Top 38% higher than 62% of 378 Oregon 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,789housing units
11,789
Total Housing Units
11,434
Occupied Units
355
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$403,300
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$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
18
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 →
ZIP 97502 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97501
Medford (97501)
42,117 residents
- 97502
Central Point (97502)
27,694 residents
- 97535 5,047
Phoenix (97535)
5,047 residents
- 97525 4,601
Gold Hill (97525)
4,601 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97502 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97502 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97502
Central Point (97502)
$83,488 median income
- 97525
Gold Hill (97525)
$72,025 median income
- 97535
Phoenix (97535)
$66,052 median income
- 97501
Medford (97501)
$63,977 median income
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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97502, 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 (27,694 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 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.
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