PlainZIP

Eagle Point, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97524

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

14,459
18/sq mi
$82,933
Median income
$433,100
Median home value
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97524 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97524 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Eagle Point, Jackson County, Oregon, home to 14,459 residents across 803.3 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 97524 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,933 (7% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $40,415. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 10.2%. Median home value sits at $433,100 (0% above the state average), median rent at $1,280 a month, and owner-occupancy at 79.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 97524, plus 6 more within Jackson County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 97524

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eagle Point, OR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97524.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 97524, Eagle 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

14,459

Population

803.3

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97524?

43.8

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 87.3%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%

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?

$82,933

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$40,415

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97524 ranks nationally

Eagle Point, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,933 Top 35% higher than 65% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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 50.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%

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

What does housing look like?

6,553

Total Housing Units

6,160

Occupied Units

393

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.2%
Renter 20.8%

$433,100

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

$1,280

Median Rent

1995

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

+1.0%

YoY Change (2024)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97524 have increased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 206
2021 +14.6% 236
2022 +13.7% 269
2023 -2.6% 262
2024 +1.0% 264

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 250 business establishments in ZIP 97524, employing approximately 1,747 people with a combined annual payroll of $70,223,000.

250

Businesses

1,747

Employees

$70.2M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 58 23.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 31 12.4%
Accommodation and food services 24 9.6%
Retail trade 23 9.2%
Transportation and warehousing 22 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 19 7.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 4.8%
Other services (except public administration) 10 4.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 2.8%
Finance and insurance 6 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 2.0%
Information 4 1.6%
Manufacturing 3 1.2%
Wholesale trade 3 1.2%
Educational services 3 1.2%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 97524 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97524 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 97524 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 97524 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
97504 Medford, OR 44,444 10.6 mi
97539 Shady Cove, OR 3,329 11.8 mi
97522 Butte Falls, OR 658 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

97504 standard
Medford, OR
Pop: 44,444
97501 standard
Medford, OR
Pop: 42,117
97502 standard
Central Point, OR
Pop: 27,694
97520 standard
Ashland, OR
Pop: 24,469
97503 standard
White City, OR
Pop: 10,528
97540 standard
Talent, OR
Pop: 7,930

Related Areas

Jackson County Eagle Point, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97524 in? ▼
ZIP code 97524 (Eagle 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 97524? ▼
ZIP code 97524 in Eagle Point, OR has a population of 14,459 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97524? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97524 is $82,933, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97524? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97524 is $433,100, which is 56% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97524? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97524 is White at 87.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97524? ▼
ZIP code 97524 has 250 business establishments employing approximately 1,747 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97524? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97524 are: Construction (58), Professional, scientific, and technical services (31), Accommodation and food services (24). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97524? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97524 increased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 97524? ▼
In ZIP code 97524, 50.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% 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 97524? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97524 is 24.4 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 97524? ▼
In ZIP code 97524, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97524? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97524 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.