City

Prospect, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Oregon

👥1,230Population
💰$57,682Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂55.9Median Age
🏠$292,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓28.3%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.7%Hispanic: 3.7%Other: 11.1%Race
White83.7%
Hispanic3.7%
Other11.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
17%
45–64
32%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty19.1% ▲ 91% above avg
College Grads28.3% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.6%)
HS Graduate189 (20.9%)
Some College130 (14.3%)
Associates326 (36%)
Bachelors111 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree145 (16%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 20.9%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 36%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 16%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad20.9%
Some College14.3%
Associates36.0%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.8%Renter: 18.2%Tenure
Owner81.8%
Renter18.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,682 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$292,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$792/mo
Total Housing Units562
Vacant Units39

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
55%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
52%
About Prospect, OR

Prospect is a city in Oregon, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,230 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.9 years.

Economically, Prospect is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,682 is below the national average. Approximately 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Prospect is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $292,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $792 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Prospect is moderately educated. 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Prospect
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97536 1,230 $57,682 $292,700 $792 1.8% 28.3% 81.8%