Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 15.7% ▲ 57% above avg |
| College Grads | 30.6% ▼ 21% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.7% ▲ 57% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 461 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 18,018 (29.2%) |
| Some College | 11,496 (18.6%) |
| Associates | 12,878 (20.9%) |
| Bachelors | 6,468 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12,440 (20.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,019 ▼ 21% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $386,523 ▲ 39% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,196/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 39,766 |
| Vacant Units | 3,004 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Josephine County is located in Oregon and encompasses 12 ZIP codes spanning 10 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 89,074 residents. With a median age of 46.01, it is a mature county.
Josephine County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $60,018 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.7%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 15.7% is above the national average.
Housing in Josephine County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $386,523 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,196. Homeownership rates are high at 71.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Josephine County are primarily White (83.74%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Josephine County, OR is a solidly middle-class area in Oregon. The 12 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97523 | Cave Junction | 7,162 | $45,960 | $301,000 | $1,239 | 15.5% | 28.2% |
| 97526 | Grants Pass | 36,109 | $57,103 | $379,700 | $1,076 | 7.5% | 30.4% |
| 97527 | Grants Pass | 36,756 | $66,396 | $408,200 | $1,350 | 6.7% | 31.1% |
| 97532 | Merlin | 2,146 | $77,125 | $417,700 | $894 | 3.9% | 30.8% |
| 97534 | O Brien | 1,028 | $30,231 | $257,500 | — | 0.0% | 27.4% |
| 97538 | Selma | 1,831 | $43,689 | $289,800 | $785 | 9.0% | 24.5% |
| 97544 | Williams | 2,040 | $71,066 | $525,300 | $1,519 | 0.0% | 39.8% |
| 97497 | Wolf Creek | 1,172 | $36,868 | $302,800 | $535 | 15.7% | 26.9% |