City

Ashland, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Oregon

👥26,983Population
💰$71,485Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.5Median Age
🏠$568,700Median Home Value▲ 104% above avg
🎓65.5%College Grads▲ 69% above avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.5%Hispanic: 8.7%Black: 0.8%Asian: 1.7%Other: 5.5%Race
White82.5%
Hispanic8.7%
Black0.8%
Asian1.7%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
13%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.08
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads65.5% ▲ 69% above avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 15% above avg
No HS Diploma146 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,216 (11.9%)
Some College1,196 (6.4%)
Associates2,847 (15.3%)
Bachelors817 (4.4%)
Graduate Degree11,339 (61.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 11.9%Some College: 6.4%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 4.4%Graduate: 61.1%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad11.9%
Some College6.4%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors4.4%
Graduate61.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.8%Renter: 43.2%Tenure
Owner56.8%
Renter43.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
61%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,485 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$568,700 ▲ 104% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,360/mo
Total Housing Units13,964
Vacant Units1,508

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
66%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Ashland, OR

Ashland is a city in Oregon, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 26,983 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.5 years.

Economically, Ashland is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,485 is near the national average. Approximately 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Ashland is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $568,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,360 per month.

The population of Ashland is highly educated. 65.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.46%).

Ashland, OR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oregon.

ZIP Codes in Ashland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97520 26,983 $71,485 $568,700 $1,360 5.7% 65.5% 56.8%