| ZIP Code | 97520 |
|---|---|
| City | Ashland |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Area Code | 458/541 |
| Elevation | 1,985 ft |
| Latitude | 42.169559 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.511785 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.08 |
| Below Poverty | 13.8% ▲ 38% above avg |
| College Grads | 65.5% ▲ 69% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 15% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 146 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,216 (11.9%) |
| Some College | 1,196 (6.4%) |
| Associates | 2,847 (15.3%) |
| Bachelors | 817 (4.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,339 (61.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,485 ≈ Avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $568,700 ▲ 104% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,360/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,964 |
| Vacant Units | 1,508 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.08 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,964 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,508 |
| Owner Occupied | 56.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 43.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.08 |
ZIP code 97520 is located in Ashland, Oregon, within Jackson County. With a population of 26,983, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.5 years. Economically, 97520 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,485 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 97520 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $568,700 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,360 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (56.8%) and renters (43.2%). Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 97520 is primarily White (82.46%). Residents are highly educated — 65.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.8%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 97520 stands at 5.7%, which is above the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 59%.
Overall, ZIP code 97520 in Ashland, OR is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, and a mature community. With 26,983 residents, a median household income of $71,485, and a median home value of $568,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.