PlainZIP

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
$65,849
Median income
$397,600
Median home value
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 307.5 square miles in Rogue River, Jackson County, Oregon. The area is home to 6,918 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 97537 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97537 sits at $65,849 (15% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $46,280. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $397,600 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $1,334 per month, and 77.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97537 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 40 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 97537 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 97537

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97537.

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 97537, Rogue River, 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

6,918

Population

307.5

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97537?

46.0

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 91.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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

$46,280

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

39.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97537 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,849 40th percentile higher than 40% 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 49.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,202

Total Housing Units

2,901

Occupied Units

301

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.7%
Renter 22.3%

$397,600

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
97525 Gold Hill, OR 4,601 7.9 mi

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Related Areas

Jackson County Rogue River, OR Oregon

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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Official Data Resources for Rogue River, 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.

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