City

Shady Cove, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Oregon

👥3,349Population
💰$45,837Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂60.2Median Age
🏠$295,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓33.8%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊12.2%Unemployment▲ 149% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 37.9% Female 62.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.2%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 2.5%Asian: 1.1%Other: 7.5%Race
White79.2%
Hispanic6.3%
Black2.5%
Asian1.1%
Other7.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
13%
18–24
2%
25–44
16%
45–64
32%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads33.8% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment12.2% ▲ 149% above avg
HS Graduate630 (24.1%)
Some College245 (9.4%)
Associates858 (32.8%)
Bachelors409 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree475 (18.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.1%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 32.8%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 18.2%Edu
HS Grad24.1%
Some College9.4%
Associates32.8%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate18.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.1%Renter: 32.9%Tenure
Owner67.1%
Renter32.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
29%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,837 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$295,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio6.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,055/mo
Total Housing Units1,738
Vacant Units217

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
65%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
58%
About Shady Cove, OR

Shady Cove is a city in Oregon, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,349 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.2 years.

Economically, Shady Cove is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,837 is below the national average. Approximately 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Shady Cove is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $295,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,055 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shady Cove is moderately educated. 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (79.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shady Cove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97539 3,349 $45,837 $295,700 $1,055 12.2% 33.8% 67.1%