97501 ZIP Code, Medford, OR
97501 is a ZIP code in Medford, Oregon in Jackson County. It covers 45 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 97535, 97504 and 97540. 44,670 people live here in 18,090 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Oregon ZIP codes. With about 985 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (54% own). Median household income is $63,977, below the Oregon median of $83,011.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Medford, OR
- County: Jackson County
- Land area: 45 sq mi
- Population: 44,670
- Median household income: $63,977
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 44,670 |
| Households | 18,090 |
| Median household income | $63,977 |
| Income per person | $32,026 |
| Median age | 37.7 |
| Homeowners | 54.4% |
| Median home value | $353,800 |
| Median rent | $1,326 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 16.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.7% |
| Broadband internet | 92.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 11.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.5% |
| $10–15K | 4.1% |
| $15–25K | 6.3% |
| $25–35K | 11.1% |
| $35–50K | 13.3% |
| $50–75K | 19.4% |
| $75–100K | 16.6% |
| $100–150K | 16.5% |
| $150–200K | 5.3% |
| $200K+ | 3.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.6% |
| 10–19 | 11.9% |
| 20–24 | 5.7% |
| 25–34 | 16.8% |
| 35–44 | 13.0% |
| 45–54 | 12.1% |
| 55–64 | 11.3% |
| 65–74 | 10.8% |
| 75+ | 5.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 33.4% |
| Owned outright | 18.5% |
| Rented | 42.9% |
| Vacant | 5.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 59.9% |
| Townhome | 3.9% |
| 2–4 units | 11.4% |
| 5–19 units | 10.5% |
| 20+ units | 4.0% |
| Mobile / other | 10.3% |
Businesses in 97501
1,646 business establishments with 21,482 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 283
- Construction: 207
- Accommodation and Food Services: 190
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 156
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 128
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 128
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 94
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 77
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 97535 — Phoenix city, OR (4.5 mi)
- 97504 — Medford city, OR (5.9 mi)
- 97540 — Talent city, OR (7.6 mi)
- 97502 — Central Point city, OR (8.8 mi)
- 97525 — Foots Creek CDP, OR (13 mi)
- 97530 — Ruch CDP, OR (14.9 mi)
- 97524 — Eagle Point city, OR (17.9 mi)
- 97539 — Shady Cove city, OR (20.9 mi)
Areas that include 97501
- Medford, OR ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Jackson County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Oregon ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 15: highest share of households with children in Jackson County
- No. 3 of 15: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Jackson County
- No. 2 of 15: lowest median age in Jackson County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 97501, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 97501 in?
- 97501 is a Medford, OR mailing address. By land area, 19% lies inside Medford; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 97501 in?
- 97501 is in Jackson County.
- What is the population of 97501?
- About 44,670 people (±1,932), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 47,519.
- What is the median household income in 97501?
- $63,977 (±$4,073), compared with $83,011 for Oregon as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 97501?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 97501 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 97501?
- The closest, measured center to center: 97535 (4.5 mi, Phoenix), 97504 (5.9 mi, Medford), 97540 (7.6 mi, Talent), 97502 (8.8 mi, Central Point), 97525 (13 mi, Foots Creek) and 97530 (14.9 mi, Ruch).
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