City

Talent, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Oregon

👥8,475Population
💰$57,686Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$427,900Median Home Value▲ 53% above avg
🎓56.6%College Grads▲ 46% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76%Hispanic: 13.9%Black: 0.4%Asian: 2.2%Other: 6.2%Race
White76.0%
Hispanic13.9%
Black0.4%
Asian2.2%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
13%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads56.6% ▲ 46% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma47 (0.8%)
HS Graduate717 (12.4%)
Some College642 (11.1%)
Associates1,107 (19.1%)
Bachelors798 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree2,480 (42.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 12.4%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 42.8%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad12.4%
Some College11.1%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate42.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.7%Renter: 42.3%Tenure
Owner57.7%
Renter42.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
35%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,686 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$427,900 ▲ 53% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,428/mo
Total Housing Units4,228
Vacant Units293

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
56%
About Talent, OR

Talent is a city in Oregon, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,475 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Talent is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,686 is below the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Talent is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $427,900, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,428 per month.

The population of Talent is well-educated. 56.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (76.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Talent
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97540 8,475 $57,686 $427,900 $1,428 3.9% 56.6% 57.7%