97504 ZIP Code — Medford, OR
Jackson County, Oregon
ZIP code 97504 is located in Medford, Oregon, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 43.31 square miles and serves a population of 49,426 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541/458.
About ZIP code 97504
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $405,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $76,246. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
49,426
population
43.31
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97504 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97504
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97504. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Medford | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
97535 Phoenix (3.9 mi)
97501 Medford (7 mi)
97540 Talent (8.9 mi)
97502 Central Point (9.8 mi)
97520 Ashland (11.6 mi)
97524 Eagle Point (13.5 mi)
97530 Jacksonville (16 mi)
97503 White City (16.2 mi)
97525 Gold Hill (17.2 mi)
97539 Shady Cove (19.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 49,426 |
| Population density | 1,141 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 41 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 43.31 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.3228 |
| Longitude | -122.7934 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 541/458 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.8% | 44.0% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 32.7% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.1% | 18.0% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 6.9% | 5.3% | 7.2% |
Demographics & statistics
49,426
Population
1,141
People per sq mi
41.4
Median age
$76,246
Median household income
$40,790
Per capita income
$405,600
Median home value
$1,270
Median monthly rent
61.2%
Home ownership
10.7%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
13,182
Housing units
37.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,259
Under 5
1,283
1,609
5–9
1,641
1,831
10–14
1,866
1,329
15–19
1,354
927
20–24
944
3,194
25–34
3,255
3,084
35–44
3,144
2,643
45–54
2,694
1,329
55–59
1,355
1,648
60–64
1,679
2,788
65–74
2,843
1,700
75–84
1,733
1,136
85+
1,158
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,143 | 22.5% |
| 18 and over | 38,283 | 77.5% |
| 65 and over | 11,358 | 23.0% |
| Median age | 41.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.3%
Two or more races
7.4%
Hispanic or Latino
6.5%
Other race
2.4%
Asian
1.6%
Black or African American
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,432 | 80.3% |
| Two or more races | 3,919 | 7.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,442 | 6.5% |
| Other race | 1,261 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 863 | 1.6% |
| Black or African American | 434 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 336 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 181 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.8% | 44.0% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 32.7% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.1% | 18.0% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 6.9% | 5.3% | 7.2% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
7.1%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
12.9%
$50k–$75k
14.2%
$75k–$100k
14.9%
$100k–$150k
17.8%
$150k–$200k
8.9%
$200k+
9.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.9% |
| $200k+ | 9.2% |
| Median income | $76,246 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.7%
$50k–$100k
0.1%
$100k–$150k
2.6%
$150k–$200k
1.6%
$200k–$300k
14.2%
$300k–$500k
52.5%
$500k–$1M
25.0%
$1M+
3.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $405,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,270 |
| Owner occupied | 61.2% |
| Renter occupied | 38.8% |
| Vacant | 4.5% |
| Single-family detached | 66.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% |
| 3 or more | 24.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 43.4% |
| Electricity | 52.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 2.0% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,330 | 51.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,239 | 6.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,271 | 16.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,151 | 25.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,808 | 29.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,670 | 38.4% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.9% | 19.8% |
| Married | 55.7% | 52.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 10.8% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 15.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
23.7%
Some college, no degree
22.8%
Associate's degree
8.9%
Bachelor's degree
23.8%
Graduate / professional
13.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 852 | 7.6% |
| Kindergarten | 486 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 5,604 | 50.2% |
| High school | 2,136 | 19.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,080 | 18.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.8%
Retail trade
15.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Professional & management
7.3%
Other services
6.9%
Manufacturing
6.4%
Finance & real estate
6.2%
Construction
5.6%
Public administration
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.2% |
| Service | 16.8% |
| Sales & office | 24.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.4% |
| Production & transportation | 8.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.8% |
| Government | 11.8% |
| Self-employed | 8.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.8% |
| Carpool | 7.7% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Work from home | 12.2% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.3 |
Poverty
All people
10.7%
Under 18 years
12.2%
18 and over
10.2%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
19.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.5% |
| Retirement income | 26.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.6% |
| High blood pressure | 31.8% |
| High cholesterol | 34.5% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 26.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 8.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.9% |
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 19.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.7% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.5% |
| Visited dentist | 66.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 13.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,020 | 10.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.5% |
| Under 18 | 6.1% |
| 18–64 years | 10.8% |
| 65 and over | 36.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.1% |
| Public insurance | 45.6% |
| No insurance | 5.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 46,884 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 894 | 1.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 504 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 170 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 186 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 46,513 | 94.1% |
| Born in same state | 46,192 | 93.5% |
| Born in different state | 21,198 | 42.9% |
| Foreign born | 321 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,913 | 5.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,652 | 56.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 7,060 | 14.3% |
| Italian | 6,663 | 13.5% |
| Arab | 1,811 | 3.7% |
| Polish | 1,761 | 3.6% |
| English | 578 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 389 | 0.8% |
| German | 262 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 205 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 45 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.4% |
| Internet access | 94.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97504
What city is ZIP code 97504 in?
ZIP code 97504 is primarily assigned to Medford, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97504 in?
ZIP code 97504 falls within Jackson County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97504 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 97504 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 97504 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 97504 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97504?
The median home value in ZIP code 97504 is $405,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 97504?
ZIP code 97504 has an estimated population of 49,426 residents, with a density of 1,141 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 97504 in?
ZIP code 97504 observes the PST timezone.