PlainZIP

Trail, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97541

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

1,478
3/sq mi
$41,105
Median income
11.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Trail pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97541 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97541 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Trail, Jackson County, Oregon, home to just 1,478 residents across 527.9 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 97541 reports a modest median household income of $41,105 (47% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $22,250. Poverty here runs at 24.1%, with unemployment measured at 5.9%. Median home value sits at -, median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.8%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.7, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jackson County, letting you compare 97541 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 97541, Trail, 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

1,478

Population

527.9

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 97541?

48.7

Median Age

54.8%

Male

45.2%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 93.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$41,105

Median Household Income

-47% vs state

$22,250

Per Capita Income

24.1%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97541 ranks nationally

Trail, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,105 6th percentile higher than 6% 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

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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 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.1%

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

What does housing look like?

693

Total Housing Units

627

Occupied Units

66

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.8%
Renter 14.2%

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 97541, employing approximately 37 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,761,000.

20

Businesses

37

Employees

$1.8M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 40.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 15.0%

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 97541 vs 97539 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
97539 Shady Cove, OR 3,329 9.7 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 Trail, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97541 in? ▼
ZIP code 97541 (Trail) 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 97541? ▼
ZIP code 97541 in Trail, OR has a population of 1,478 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97541? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97541 is $41,105, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97541? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97541 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97541? ▼
ZIP code 97541 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 37 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97541? ▼
In ZIP code 97541, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.1% 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 97541? ▼
In ZIP code 97541, approximately 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97541? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97541 is 24.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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