| ZIP Code | 97527 |
|---|---|
| City | Grants Pass |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Josephine County |
| Area Code | 458/541 |
| Elevation | 1,245 ft |
| Latitude | 42.380766 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -123.386568 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41033 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 15.9% ▲ 59% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.1% ▼ 20% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.7% ▲ 37% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 226 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,671 (30.7%) |
| Some College | 4,295 (17.2%) |
| Associates | 5,036 (20.1%) |
| Bachelors | 2,984 (11.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,805 (19.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,396 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $408,200 ▲ 46% above avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,350/mo ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,481 |
| Vacant Units | 908 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,481 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 908 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 97527 is located in Grants Pass, Oregon, within Josephine County. With a population of 36,756, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.4 years. Economically, 97527 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,396 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 97527 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $408,200 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,350 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 52% since 2019.
The population of 97527 is primarily White (82.14%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.9%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 97527 stands at 6.7%, which is above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 97527 in Grants Pass, OR is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 36,756 residents, a median household income of $66,396, and a median home value of $408,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.