| ZIP Code | 97526 |
|---|---|
| City | Grants Pass |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Josephine County |
| Area Code | 458/541 |
| Elevation | 1,633 ft |
| Latitude | 42.535703 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -123.338257 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41033 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.33 |
| Below Poverty | 13.3% ▲ 33% above avg |
| College Grads | 30.4% ▼ 22% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.5% ▲ 53% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 187 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,246 (28.7%) |
| Some College | 4,666 (18.5%) |
| Associates | 5,468 (21.7%) |
| Bachelors | 2,515 (10%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,139 (20.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,103 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $379,700 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,076/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,987 |
| Vacant Units | 895 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,987 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 895 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
ZIP code 97526 is located in Grants Pass, Oregon, within Josephine County. With a population of 36,109, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.3 years. Economically, 97526 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,103 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 97526 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $379,700 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,076 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 66.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 97526 is primarily White (83.65%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.3%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 97526 stands at 7.5%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 97526 in Grants Pass, OR is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 36,109 residents, a median household income of $57,103, and a median home value of $379,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.