97524 ZIP Code — Eagle Point, OR

Jackson County, Oregon

ZIP code 97524 is located in Eagle Point, Oregon, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 359.35 square miles and serves a population of 15,693 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97524

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 $380,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,608. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 97524 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

15,693

population

359.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97524 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97524

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97524. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eagle Point	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97522 Butte Falls (10.8 mi) 97539 Shady Cove (10.9 mi) 97504 Medford (13.5 mi) 97503 White City (14.6 mi) 97502 Central Point (16 mi) 97535 Phoenix (17.1 mi) 97520 Ashland (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	15,693
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	359.35 sq mi
Water area	1.63 sq mi
Latitude	42.4751
Longitude	-122.6289
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	541

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.1%	44.0%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	32.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	18.0%	23.2%
Over $200k	7.5%	5.3%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

15,693

Population

People per sq mi

42.1

Median age

$77,608

Median household income

$34,509

Per capita income

$380,100

Median home value

$1,227

Median monthly rent

76.4%

Home ownership

10.8%

Poverty rate

10.1%

Unemployment

4,864

Housing units

20.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

577

Under 5

574

642

5–9

638

537

10–14

534

193

15–19

192

359

20–24

356

921

25–34

915

893

35–44

888

1,002

45–54

997

419

55–59

417

454

60–64

451

1,167

65–74

1,161

440

75–84

437

265

85+

264

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,780	24.1%
18 and over	11,913	75.9%
65 and over	3,734	23.8%
Median age	42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.4%

Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

Other race 5.1%

Two or more races 3.6%

Black or African American 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	13,980	83.4%
Hispanic or Latino	1,064	6.3%
Other race	857	5.1%
Two or more races	595	3.6%
Black or African American	148	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	75	0.4%
Asian	38	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.1%	44.0%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	32.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	18.0%	23.2%
Over $200k	7.5%	5.3%	7.2%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 6.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	23.9%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	6.5%
Median income	$77,608

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$50k–$100k 0.9%

$100k–$150k 0.5%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k–$300k 15.9%

$300k–$500k 49.0%

$500k–$1M 18.8%

$1M+ 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$380,100
Median rent / month	$1,227
Owner occupied	76.4%
Renter occupied	23.6%
Vacant	5.4%
Single-family detached	72.0%
Large apartment buildings	3.1%
Mobile homes	14.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	8.5%
2000–2009	25.3%
1990–1999	22.9%
1980–1989	7.9%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	25.9%
3 bedrooms	55.0%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	17.3%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	39.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.5%
Electricity	51.9%
Propane / LP gas	1.4%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	13.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,071	51.9%
Cohabiting couple	902	15.2%
Male householder, no spouse	904	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,042	17.6%
Households with children under 18	1,912	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,510	42.4%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.2%	17.3%
Married	53.9%	54.0%
Separated	0.3%	0.0%
Widowed	1.5%	4.5%
Divorced	18.1%	24.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 31.5%

Some college, no degree 28.2%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	20.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	308	9.3%
Kindergarten	433	13.1%
Elementary school	1,782	53.8%
High school	462	13.9%
College / grad school	328	9.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 17.0%

Education & healthcare 16.8%

Finance & real estate 14.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Manufacturing 9.5%

Professional & management 8.3%

Agriculture & mining 6.0%

Public administration 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Construction 4.1%

Other services 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	28.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	16.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.3%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.1%
Carpool	2.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.5

Poverty

All people 10.8%

Under 18 years 8.8%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 34.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.2%
Retirement income	25.2%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.2%
High blood pressure	30.1%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	18.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	67.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,065	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	6.9%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	31.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.1%
Public insurance	53.6%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,542	92.7%
Spanish	135	0.9%
Other Indo-European	116	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	19	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,059	96.0%
Born in same state	14,974	95.4%
Born in different state	8,051	51.3%
Foreign born	85	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	634	4.0%
Not a US citizen	250	39.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3,387	21.6%
Italian	1,739	11.1%
Arab	594	3.8%
Polish	395	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	128	0.8%
German	71	0.5%
Irish	29	0.2%
Dutch	19	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	96.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97524

What city is ZIP code 97524 in?

ZIP code 97524 is primarily assigned to Eagle Point, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97524 in?

ZIP code 97524 falls within Jackson County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97524 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 97524 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97524?

The median home value in ZIP code 97524 is $380,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 97524?

ZIP code 97524 has an estimated population of 15,693 residents, with a density of 44 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 97524?

The median household income in ZIP code 97524 is $77,608, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 97524 in?

ZIP code 97524 observes the PST timezone.