PlainZIP

Shady Cove, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97539

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

3,329
59/sq mi
$51,875
Median income
$389,900
Median home value
19.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Shady Cove pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
59
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97539 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97539 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 56.7 square miles in Shady Cove, Jackson County, Oregon. The area is home to 3,329 residents, producing a population density of 59 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 97539 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97539 sits at $51,875 (33% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $30,832. The poverty rate stands at 12.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $389,900 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $1,071 per month, and 67.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97539 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.2, 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 97539 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 97539

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97539.

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 97539, Shady Cove, 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

3,329

Population

56.7

Area (sq mi)

59

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97539?

59.2

Median Age

39.2%

Male

60.8%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 78.4%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

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?

$51,875

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$30,832

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97539 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,875 17th percentile higher than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 41.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,736

Total Housing Units

1,525

Occupied Units

211

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.7%
Renter 32.3%

$389,900

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$1,071

Median Rent

1997

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

+12.6%

YoY Change (2024)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97539 have increased 12.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +5.6% 171
2020 +1.7% 174
2021 +19.7% 208
2022 +12.6% 234
2024 — 237

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 62 business establishments in ZIP 97539, employing approximately 308 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,747,000.

62

Businesses

308

Employees

$11.7M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 10 16.1%
Construction 9 14.5%
Retail trade 8 12.9%
Health care and social assistance 7 11.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 8.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 4.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 4.8%

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 97539 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 97539 ranks #3 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 97539 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 97539 ranks #3 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
97503 White City, OR 10,528 7.0 mi
97541 Trail, OR 1,478 9.7 mi
97524 Eagle Point, OR 14,459 11.8 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 Shady Cove, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97539 in? ▼
ZIP code 97539 (Shady Cove) 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 97539? ▼
ZIP code 97539 in Shady Cove, OR has a population of 3,329 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97539? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97539 is $51,875, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97539? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97539 is $389,900, which is 40% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97539? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97539 is White at 78.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97539? ▼
ZIP code 97539 has 62 business establishments employing approximately 308 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97539? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97539 are: Accommodation and food services (10), Construction (9), Retail trade (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97539? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97539 increased by 12.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 97539? ▼
In ZIP code 97539, 41.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% 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 97539? ▼
In ZIP code 97539, 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 97539? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97539 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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Official Data Resources for Shady Cove, 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.