PlainZIP

Gold Hill, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97525

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

4,601
18/sq mi
$72,025
Median income
$450,200
Median home value
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97525 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97525 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 257.0 square miles in Gold Hill, Jackson County, Oregon. The area is home to 4,601 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 97525 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97525 sits at $72,025 (7% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $42,573. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $450,200 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $1,209 per month, and 78.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97525 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.1, 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 97525 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 97525

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97525.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97525, Gold Hill, OR · 2023 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

4,601

Population

257.0

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97525?

55.1

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 84.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%

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?

$72,025

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$42,573

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97525 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,025 Top 50% higher than 50% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,486

Total Housing Units

2,269

Occupied Units

217

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.2%
Renter 21.8%

$450,200

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,209

Median Rent

1979

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

+8.0%

YoY Change (2024)

296

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+196%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97525 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.8% 218
2021 +14.3% 249
2022 +15.9% 289
2023 -5.2% 274
2024 +8.0% 296

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 96 business establishments in ZIP 97525, employing approximately 628 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,806,000.

96

Businesses

628

Employees

$24.8M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 24 25.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 12.5%
Manufacturing 8 8.3%
Retail trade 8 8.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 8 8.3%
Other services (except public administration) 7 7.3%
Transportation and warehousing 5 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 4.2%
Wholesale trade 3 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.1%

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 97525 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 97525 ranks #4 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 97525 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 97525 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
97502 Central Point, OR 27,694 6.3 mi
97537 Rogue River, OR 6,918 7.9 mi
97503 White City, OR 10,528 12.6 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
97524 standard
Eagle Point, OR
Pop: 14,459
97503 standard
White City, OR
Pop: 10,528

Related Areas

Jackson County Gold Hill, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97525 in? ▼
ZIP code 97525 (Gold Hill) 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 97525? ▼
ZIP code 97525 in Gold Hill, OR has a population of 4,601 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97525? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97525 is $72,025, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97525? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97525 is $450,200, which is 62% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97525? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97525 is White at 84.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97525? ▼
ZIP code 97525 has 96 business establishments employing approximately 628 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97525? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97525 are: Construction (24), Professional, scientific, and technical services (12), Manufacturing (8). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97525? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97525 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 196%. 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 97525? ▼
In ZIP code 97525, 52.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% 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 97525? ▼
In ZIP code 97525, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97525? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97525 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Gold Hill, OR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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