| ZIP Code | 97540 |
|---|---|
| City | Talent |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Area Code | 458 |
| Elevation | 3,135 ft |
| Latitude | 42.192697 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.817256 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.9 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.13 |
| Below Poverty | 13.5% ▲ 35% above avg |
| College Grads | 56.6% ▲ 46% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 20% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 47 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 717 (12.4%) |
| Some College | 642 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 1,107 (19.1%) |
| Bachelors | 798 (13.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,480 (42.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,686 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $427,900 ▲ 53% above avg ↑ 71% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,428/mo ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,228 |
| Vacant Units | 293 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.13 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,228 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 293 |
| Owner Occupied | 57.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 42.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.13 |
ZIP code 97540 is located in Talent, Oregon, within Jackson County. With a population of 8,475, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.9 years. Economically, 97540 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,686 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 97540 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $427,900 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,428 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (57.7%) and renters (42.3%). Median home values have increased by 71% since 2019.
The population of 97540 is primarily White (76.04%). Residents are well-educated — 56.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.5%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 97540 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 97540 in Talent, OR is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 8,475 residents, a median household income of $57,686, and a median home value of $427,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.