Grants Pass, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97527
Josephine County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,713
- 55/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,975
- Median income Near-median income area
- $429,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 19.3%
- 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.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 55
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97527 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 97527 (Grants Pass, OR) rose +1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 291.5 in 2023 to 295.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97527 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon, with 33,713 residents across 614.1 square miles, a density of 55 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97527 reports a modest median household income of $66,975 (14% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,397. The poverty rate is 15.8%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $429,700 (1% below the average Oregon ZIP) and median rent is $1,339; 72.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Josephine County, so 97527 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 97527
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grants Pass, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97527.
- Construction
Construction
129 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
100 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
85 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
56 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 51
Professional, scientific, and technical services
51 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 97527, 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
33,713
Population
614.1
Area (sq mi)
55
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97527?
47.2
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
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?
$66,975
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$38,397
Per Capita Income
15.8%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97527 ranks nationally
Grants Pass, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$66,975 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
15,922housing units
15,922
Total Housing Units
14,968
Occupied Units
954
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$429,700
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,339
Median Rent
1988
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
+1.3%
YoY Change (2024)
295
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+195%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97527 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +195% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 223 |
| 2021 | +16.1% | 259 |
| 2022 | +13.8% | 295 |
| 2023 | -1.2% | 292 |
| 2024 | +1.3% | 295 |
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 645 business establishments in ZIP 97527, employing approximately 6,892 people with a combined annual payroll of $353,126,000.
645
Businesses
6,892
Employees
$353.1M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 129 | 20.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 100 | 15.5% |
| Retail trade | 85 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 56 | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 51 | 7.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 48 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 2.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 14 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 1.4% |
| Information | 9 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 3 | 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 97527 vs 97526 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97526 | Grants Pass, OR | 34,205 | 9.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97527, 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 (33,713 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 97527 in?
ZIP code 97527 (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 97527?
ZIP code 97527 in Grants Pass, OR has a population of 33,713 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97527?
The median household income in ZIP 97527 is $66,975, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97527?
The median home value in ZIP 97527 is $429,700, which is 54% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97527?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97527 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97527?
ZIP code 97527 has 645 business establishments employing approximately 6,892 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97527?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97527 are: Construction (129), Health care and social assistance (100), Retail trade (85). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97527?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97527 increased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 195%. 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 97527?
In ZIP code 97527, 50.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% 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 97527?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97527 is 20.8 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 97527?
In ZIP code 97527, approximately 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97527?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97527 is 15.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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