97502 ZIP Code — Central Point, OR
Jackson County, Oregon
ZIP code 97502 is located in Central Point, Oregon, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 82.06 square miles and serves a population of 29,271 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541/458.
About ZIP code 97502
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $344,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $77,810. 40% 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 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
29,271
population
82.06
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97502 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97502
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97502. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Central Point | Acceptable |
| Central Point | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
97525 Gold Hill (8.2 mi)
97503 White City (8.8 mi)
97504 Medford (9.8 mi)
97501 Medford (11.4 mi)
97535 Phoenix (12.1 mi)
97537 Rogue River (14.4 mi)
97539 Shady Cove (15.3 mi)
97524 Eagle Point (16 mi)
97540 Talent (16.7 mi)
97530 Jacksonville (17.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,271 |
| Population density | 357 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 41 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 82.06 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.4195 |
| Longitude | -122.9336 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 541/458 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.5% | 44.0% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.9% | 32.7% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.4% | 18.0% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 6.2% | 5.3% | 7.2% |
Demographics & statistics
29,271
Population
357
People per sq mi
42.8
Median age
$77,810
Median household income
$39,356
Per capita income
$344,200
Median home value
$1,236
Median monthly rent
74.5%
Home ownership
9.2%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
8,623
Housing units
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
620
Under 5
667
683
5–9
735
950
10–14
1,021
1,148
15–19
1,234
542
20–24
583
1,748
25–34
1,880
1,734
35–44
1,865
1,621
45–54
1,742
1,262
55–59
1,356
875
60–64
940
1,596
65–74
1,717
958
75–84
1,030
368
85+
396
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,104 | 20.9% |
| 18 and over | 23,167 | 79.1% |
| 65 and over | 6,065 | 20.7% |
| Median age | 42.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.7%
Two or more races
5.7%
Hispanic or Latino
4.6%
Other race
2.2%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.8%
Black or African American
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,972 | 84.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,741 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,407 | 4.6% |
| Other race | 675 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 282 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 255 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 255 | 0.8% |
| Black or African American | 91 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.5% | 44.0% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.9% | 32.7% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.4% | 18.0% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 6.2% | 5.3% | 7.2% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
6.6%
$25k–$35k
6.0%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
17.5%
$75k–$100k
16.1%
$100k–$150k
19.2%
$150k–$200k
8.8%
$200k+
7.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.8% |
| $200k+ | 7.5% |
| Median income | $77,810 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.5%
$50k–$100k
1.8%
$100k–$150k
1.7%
$150k–$200k
2.2%
$200k–$300k
24.1%
$300k–$500k
45.0%
$500k–$1M
14.3%
$1M+
2.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $344,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,236 |
| Owner occupied | 74.5% |
| Renter occupied | 25.5% |
| Vacant | 2.6% |
| Single-family detached | 71.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.3% |
| Mobile homes | 12.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.3% |
| 3 or more | 34.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 40.1% |
| Electricity | 52.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 4.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,178 | 55.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 697 | 6.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,757 | 15.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,538 | 22.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,491 | 31.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,252 | 38.1% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.5% | 22.5% |
| Married | 54.3% | 55.2% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 8.9% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 13.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.3%
Some HS, no diploma
5.8%
HS graduate
30.6%
Some college, no degree
27.6%
Associate's degree
10.5%
Bachelor's degree
13.9%
Graduate / professional
7.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 227 | 3.5% |
| Kindergarten | 275 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,832 | 43.4% |
| High school | 1,766 | 27.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,421 | 21.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.4%
Retail trade
18.6%
Manufacturing
9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.6%
Construction
8.8%
Professional & management
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Public administration
4.6%
Other services
4.2%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Information
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.8% |
| Service | 19.9% |
| Sales & office | 22.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.3% |
| Production & transportation | 15.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.5% |
| Government | 12.7% |
| Self-employed | 8.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.1% |
| Carpool | 10.4% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 7.8% |
| Other means | 2.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.1 |
Poverty
All people
9.2%
Under 18 years
9.0%
18 and over
9.2%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
9.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.3% |
| Retirement income | 26.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.8% |
| High blood pressure | 30.6% |
| High cholesterol | 33.8% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 25.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.1% |
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 19.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.0% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 12.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.9% |
| Visited dentist | 64.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 14.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,470 | 10.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.8% |
| 18–64 years | 11.3% |
| 65 and over | 32.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.5% |
| Public insurance | 46.5% |
| No insurance | 6.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,984 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 756 | 2.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 692 | 2.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 64 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,831 | 95.1% |
| Born in same state | 27,759 | 94.8% |
| Born in different state | 13,914 | 47.5% |
| Foreign born | 72 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,440 | 4.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 534 | 37.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,187 | 14.3% |
| Italian | 3,281 | 11.2% |
| Arab | 796 | 2.7% |
| English | 769 | 2.6% |
| Polish | 769 | 2.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 221 | 0.8% |
| German | 107 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 20 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 13 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.2% |
| Internet access | 93.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97502
What city is ZIP code 97502 in?
ZIP code 97502 is primarily assigned to Central Point, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97502 in?
ZIP code 97502 falls within Jackson County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97502 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 97502 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 97502 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 97502 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97502?
The median home value in ZIP code 97502 is $344,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 97502?
ZIP code 97502 has an estimated population of 29,271 residents, with a density of 357 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 97502 in?
ZIP code 97502 observes the PST timezone.