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Josephine County
Merlin, OR
97532
97532 ZIP Code — Merlin, OR
Josephine County, Oregon
ZIP code 97532 is located in
Merlin ,
Oregon ,
within Josephine County .
It covers approximately 84.40 square miles and serves a population of
2,580 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 541/458 .
About ZIP code 97532
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $359,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $74,837. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 97532 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,580
Population density
31 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
033
Geography
Land area
84.40 sq mi
Water area
0.25 sq mi
Latitude
42.5634
Longitude
-123.5504
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
541/458
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.0%
51.6%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
48.6%
31.1%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
7.4%
14.0%
23.2%
Over $200k
3.0%
3.3%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$74,837
Median household income
$359,000
Median home value
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 364 14.1% 18 and over 2,216 85.9% 65 and over 769 29.8% Median age 52.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 2,348 86.7% Two or more races 222 8.2% Hispanic or Latino 129 4.8% Other race 10 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.0%
51.6%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
48.6%
31.1%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
7.4%
14.0%
23.2%
Over $200k
3.0%
3.3%
7.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.6% $10k–$15k 1.7% $15k–$25k 12.1% $25k–$35k 4.3% $35k–$50k 6.5% $50k–$75k 23.1% $75k–$100k 20.4% $100k–$150k 12.5% $150k–$200k 5.7% $200k+ 11.2% Median income $74,837
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $359,000 Median rent / month $777 Owner occupied 81.7% Renter occupied 18.3% Vacant 7.3% Single-family detached 87.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 12.8% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.49
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 14.1% 1990–1999 21.7% 1980–1989 25.3% 1970–1979 21.1% 1960–1969 5.3% 1950–1959 7.5% 1940–1949 1.6% 1939 or earlier 3.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.0% 1 bedroom 6.0% 2 bedrooms 17.7% 3 bedrooms 61.2% 4 bedrooms 14.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 17.6% 2 vehicles 46.2% 3 or more 36.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 8.6% Electricity 52.7% Propane / LP gas 2.3% Fuel oil 4.0% Wood 32.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 610 57.7% Cohabiting couple 144 13.6% Male householder, no spouse 198 18.7% Female householder, no spouse 106 10.0% Households with children under 18 335 31.7% Households with seniors (65+) 438 41.4% Average household size 2.43
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.3% 19.6% Married 55.0% 63.7% Separated 7.9% 2.4% Widowed 1.6% 5.9% Divorced 7.2% 8.4%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.8%
Some college, no degree
39.4%
Graduate / professional
10.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.2% Bachelor's or higher 19.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 84 14.7% Kindergarten 4 0.7% Elementary school 121 21.2% High school 113 19.8% College / grad school 250 43.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.5%
Professional & management
8.5%
Public administration
8.0%
Agriculture & mining
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 42.1% Service 11.1% Sales & office 21.6% Natural resources & construction 20.0% Production & transportation 5.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 66.5% Government 19.0% Self-employed 14.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 89.2% Carpool 0.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 9.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 34.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 48.1% Retirement income 29.1% Supplemental Security 2.7% Cash public assistance 2.4% Food stamps / SNAP 17.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.2% High blood pressure 37.7% High cholesterol 38.8% Diabetes 13.2% Heart disease 9.6% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 11.2% Arthritis 32.1% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 9.9% Cancer 9.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.8% Binge drinking 13.6% No physical activity 22.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.8% Depression 23.6% Fair or poor health 18.0% Poor mental health 14.7% Poor physical health 13.5% No health insurance 10.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.4% Visited dentist 67.0% Cholesterol screening 92.2% Teeth loss 14.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 295 13.3%
Disability % Any disability 17.9% Under 18 2.5% 18–64 years 11.4% 65 and over 37.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 75.5% Public insurance 44.3% No insurance 4.7% Uninsured under 19 9.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,480 96.1% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,447 94.8% Born in same state 2,429 94.1% Born in different state 761 29.5% Foreign born 18 0.7% Naturalized citizen 133 5.2% Not a US citizen 113 85.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 308 11.9% Arab 209 8.1% French 112 4.3%
Ancestry Count % Polish 26 1% Dutch 23 0.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.0% Internet access 98.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97532
What city is ZIP code 97532 in?
ZIP code 97532 is primarily assigned to Merlin, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97532 in?
ZIP code 97532 falls within Josephine County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97532 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 97532 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 97532 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 97532 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 97532 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 97532 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 97532 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 97532 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 97532 in?
ZIP code 97532 observes the PST timezone.
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