Medford, OR — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 97501 serves a portion of Medford, Oregon, within Jackson County. This community is home to approximately 50,996 residents, with a median age of 27.3 years. The median household income of $67,306 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $296,146 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 52% owner-occupied and 48% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Medford is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 119 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 23% and an unemployment rate of 4.3%, 97501 reflects the economic character of Jackson County in Oregon.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 50,996 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 16,276 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $67,306 | ↓ 0% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $296,146 | ↓ 2% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 119 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | ↑ 10% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 10.0% | ↓ 12% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 23% | ↓ 34% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 27.3 yrs | ↓ 29% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 52% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 48% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 22,438 | — |