Rogue River, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97537
Jackson County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,918
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,849
- Median income Near-median income area
- $397,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 21.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rogue River pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97537 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 97537 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rogue River, Jackson County, Oregon, home to 6,918 residents across 307.5 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97537 reports a modest median household income of $65,849 (15% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,280. The poverty rate is 6.9%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $397,600 (8% below the average Oregon ZIP) and median rent is $1,334; 77.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 40 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 97537 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 97537
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rogue River, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97537.
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 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 97537, Rogue River, 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
6,918
Population
307.5
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97537?
46.0
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
1.9%
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?
$65,849
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$46,280
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
39.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97537 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Rogue River, 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)
$65,849 35th percentile higher than 35% of 378 Oregon ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Oregon 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
3,202housing units
3,202
Total Housing Units
2,901
Occupied Units
301
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$397,600
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,334
Median Rent
1980
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
+0.5%
YoY Change (2024)
273
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+173%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97537 have increased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 214 |
| 2021 | +16.2% | 249 |
| 2022 | +8.3% | 270 |
| 2023 | +0.9% | 272 |
| 2024 | +0.5% | 273 |
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 123 business establishments in ZIP 97537, employing approximately 830 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,659,000.
123
Businesses
830
Employees
$37.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 27 | 21.9% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 9.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 8.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 6.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.4% |
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 97537 vs 97525 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97525 | Gold Hill, OR | 4,601 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97537, 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 (6,918 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 97537 in?
ZIP code 97537 (Rogue River) 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 97537?
ZIP code 97537 in Rogue River, OR has a population of 6,918 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97537?
The median household income in ZIP 97537 is $65,849, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97537?
The median home value in ZIP 97537 is $397,600, which is 43% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97537?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97537 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97537?
ZIP code 97537 has 123 business establishments employing approximately 830 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97537?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97537 are: Construction (27), Retail trade (15), Accommodation and food services (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97537?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97537 increased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. 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 97537?
In ZIP code 97537, 49.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.3% 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 97537?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97537 is 39.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97537?
In ZIP code 97537, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97537?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97537 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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