City

Cave Junction, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Josephine County  ·  Oregon

👥7,162Population
💰$45,960Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$301,000Median Home Value▲ 8% above avg
🎓28.2%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊15.5%Unemployment▲ 216% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.5%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.2%Race
White89.5%
Hispanic4.2%
Black1.4%
Asian0.2%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
20%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty24.8% ▲ 148% above avg
College Grads28.2% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment15.5% ▲ 216% above avg
No HS Diploma28 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,363 (27.7%)
Some College1,231 (25%)
Associates912 (18.5%)
Bachelors478 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree909 (18.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 27.7%Some College: 25%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 18.5%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad27.7%
Some College25.0%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate18.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.9%Renter: 19.1%Tenure
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,960 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$301,000 ▲ 8% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,239/mo
Total Housing Units3,606
Vacant Units516

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Cave Junction, OR

Cave Junction is a city in Oregon, located in Josephine County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,162 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Cave Junction is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,960 is below the national average. Approximately 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 15.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Cave Junction is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $301,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,239 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cave Junction is moderately educated. 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cave Junction
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97523 7,162 $45,960 $301,000 $1,239 15.5% 28.2% 80.9%