Grants Pass, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97526
Josephine County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,205
- 94/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,019
- Median income Below-median income area
- $399,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grants Pass pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 94
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97526 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 97526 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon, with 34,205 residents across 364.7 square miles, a density of 94 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97526 reports a modest median household income of $61,019 (22% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,769. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $399,700 (8% below the average Oregon ZIP) and median rent is $1,144; 67.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Josephine County, so 97526 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 97526
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grants Pass, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97526.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
206 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
179 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
152 establishments
- Construction
Construction
144 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
89 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 97526, Grants Pass, 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
34,205
Population
364.7
Area (sq mi)
94
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97526?
46.2
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
3.7%
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?
$61,019
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$33,769
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
19.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97526 ranks nationally
Grants Pass, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$61,019 31st percentile higher than 31% 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
16,037housing units
16,037
Total Housing Units
15,265
Occupied Units
772
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$399,700
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,144
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
-0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
284
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+184%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97526 have decreased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 219 |
| 2021 | +14.6% | 251 |
| 2022 | +12.7% | 283 |
| 2023 | +0.6% | 284 |
| 2024 | -0.2% | 284 |
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 1,215 business establishments in ZIP 97526, employing approximately 14,523 people with a combined annual payroll of $649,114,000.
1,215
Businesses
14,523
Employees
$649.1M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 206 | 16.9% |
| Retail trade | 179 | 14.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 152 | 12.5% |
| Construction | 144 | 11.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 89 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 83 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 67 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 63 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 61 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 55 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 28 | 2.3% |
| Information | 20 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 0.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 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 97526 vs 97527 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97527 | Grants Pass, OR | 33,713 | 9.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97526, 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 (34,205 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 97526 in?
ZIP code 97526 (Grants Pass) is located in Josephine County, Oregon. Josephine County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/josephine-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97526?
ZIP code 97526 in Grants Pass, OR has a population of 34,205 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97526?
The median household income in ZIP 97526 is $61,019, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97526?
The median home value in ZIP 97526 is $399,700, which is 44% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97526?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97526 is White at 85.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97526?
ZIP code 97526 has 1,215 business establishments employing approximately 14,523 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97526?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97526 are: Health care and social assistance (206), Retail trade (179), Accommodation and food services (152). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97526?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97526 decreased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. 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 97526?
In ZIP code 97526, 51.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.3% 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 97526?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97526 is 19.1 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 97526?
In ZIP code 97526, approximately 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97526?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97526 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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