| ZIP Code | 97504 |
|---|---|
| City | Medford |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Area Code | 458/541 |
| Elevation | 1,807 ft |
| Latitude | 42.328207 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.797427 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 10.0% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 47.8% ▲ 23% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 253 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,899 (23.2%) |
| Some College | 3,890 (11.4%) |
| Associates | 5,709 (16.8%) |
| Bachelors | 3,321 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12,959 (38.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $81,233 ≈ Avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $447,800 ▲ 61% above avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,387/mo ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 21,290 |
| Vacant Units | 1,019 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 21,290 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,019 |
| Owner Occupied | 61.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 97504 is located in Medford, Oregon, within Jackson County. With a population of 50,471, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.5 years. Economically, 97504 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $81,233 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 97504 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $447,800 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,387 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 61.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 47% since 2019.
The population of 97504 is primarily White (77.65%). Residents are well-educated — 47.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 10.0%. Household income has grown by 45% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 97504 stands at 5.0%, which is near the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 97504 in Medford, OR is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 50,471 residents, a median household income of $81,233, and a median home value of $447,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.