ZIP Code 97526 Demographics

Josephine County, Oregon  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 97526 compared to county averages.

Total Population

35,742

↓ 59.4% vs county

Median HH Income

$55,214

↓ 1.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$349,400

↓ 1.2% vs county

Median Age

46.6 yrs

↑ 1.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

7.8%

↑ 3.6% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 97526 compares to Josephine County and Oregon overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 97526 $55k Josephine $56k Oregon $77k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 97526 $349k Josephine $354k Oregon $423k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

13.1%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

64.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,028

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 97526 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$349,400
Down Payment (20%)$69,880
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,218P&I: $1767 | Tax: $349 | Ins: $102
Rent (Local Median)
$1,028
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $1,190/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 97526, sorted by distance.

97532 10.1 mi away josephine county 97525 14.4 mi away jackson county

About Josephine County

Josephine County is located in Oregon and has a total population of 87,994. The county's median household income is $56,068 and median home value is $353,800. ZIP code 97526 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Josephine County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.