97536 ZIP Code — Prospect, OR

Jackson County, Oregon

ZIP code 97536 is located in Prospect, Oregon, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 70.20 square miles and serves a population of 1,165 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541/458.

About ZIP code 97536

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $277,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,105. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 97536 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,165
population
70.20
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97536 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97536

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City Status
Prospect Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
97541 Trail (15.6 mi) 97484 Tiller (16.1 mi) 97522 Butte Falls (16.9 mi) 97539 Shady Cove (20 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,165
Population density 17 / sq mi
State FIPS 41
County FIPS 029
Geography
Land area 70.20 sq mi
Water area 0.73 sq mi
Latitude 42.8072
Longitude -122.4844
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 71.6% 44.0% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 18.4% 32.7% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 10.0% 18.0% 23.2%
Over $200k 0.0% 5.3% 7.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,165
Population
17
People per sq mi
54.3
Median age
$52,105
Median household income
$22,514
Per capita income
$277,400
Median home value
$731
Median monthly rent
75.9%
Home ownership
14.2%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
407
Housing units
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
12
Under 5
13
39
5–9
40
44
10–14
45
23
15–19
24
19
20–24
20
34
25–34
35
62
35–44
63
58
45–54
59
30
55–59
30
102
60–64
103
80
65–74
81
69
75–84
70
5
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1823720.3%
18 and over92879.7%
65 and over31026.6%
Median age54.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78%
Two or more races 14.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Other race 1.3%
GroupCount%
White92578%
Two or more races17014.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native554.6%
Hispanic or Latino211.8%
Other race151.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 71.6% 44.0% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 18.4% 32.7% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 10.0% 18.0% 23.2%
Over $200k 0.0% 5.3% 7.2%
Under $10k 2.4%
$10k–$15k 2.6%
$15k–$25k 8.4%
$25k–$35k 12.7%
$35k–$50k 20.5%
$50k–$75k 26.9%
$75k–$100k 10.8%
$100k–$150k 14.4%
$150k–$200k 1.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.4%
$10k–$15k2.6%
$15k–$25k8.4%
$25k–$35k12.7%
$35k–$50k20.5%
$50k–$75k26.9%
$75k–$100k10.8%
$100k–$150k14.4%
$150k–$200k1.3%
Median income$52,105

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%
$50k–$100k 1.4%
$100k–$150k 15.6%
$150k–$200k 17.3%
$200k–$300k 14.8%
$300k–$500k 34.9%
$500k–$1M 8.0%
$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$277,400
Median rent / month$731
Owner occupied75.9%
Renter occupied24.1%
Vacant10.6%
Single-family detached65.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes34.1%
Median rooms5.0
Avg household size (owned)2.34

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.4%
2010–20192.1%
2000–200914.3%
1990–19997.7%
1980–198913.1%
1970–197927.2%
1960–19696.0%
1950–19598.7%
1940–194913.9%
1939 or earlier6.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.9%
1 bedroom9.2%
2 bedrooms34.1%
3 bedrooms40.1%
4 bedrooms12.3%
5+ bedrooms2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle29.7%
2 vehicles18.1%
3 or more52.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.5%
Electricity36.2%
Propane / LP gas0.9%
Fuel oil17.2%
Wood43.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family23350.2%
Cohabiting couple61.3%
Male householder, no spouse11224.1%
Female householder, no spouse11324.4%
Households with children under 1810923.5%
Households with seniors (65+)26557.1%
Average household size2.51

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married18.8%14.5%
Married53.7%54.3%
Separated2.1%3.8%
Widowed1.9%7.2%
Divorced23.5%20.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 4.5%
HS graduate 27.5%
Some college, no degree 37.5%
Associate's degree 12.3%
Bachelor's degree 13.2%
Graduate / professional 5.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.5%
Bachelor's or higher18.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten228.3%
Elementary school13651.1%
High school5420.3%
College / grad school5420.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 21.5%
Education & healthcare 16.3%
Retail trade 14.8%
Professional & management 12.8%
Other services 8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%
Transportation & utilities 5.5%
Agriculture & mining 5.0%
Finance & real estate 3.3%
Wholesale trade 2.5%
Manufacturing 2.0%
Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts12.8%
Service22.5%
Sales & office28.3%
Natural resources & construction25.0%
Production & transportation11.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector71.5%
Government4.0%
Self-employed24.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.2%
Carpool0.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.5%
Work from home17.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)38.6

Poverty

All people 14.2%
Under 18 years 10.8%
18 and over 15.0%
Married-couple families 3.9%
Female-led households 14.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security64.4%
Retirement income39.9%
Supplemental Security13.8%
Cash public assistance0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP9.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity28.3%
High blood pressure37.0%
High cholesterol38.5%
Diabetes12.6%
Heart disease9.1%
Stroke4.4%
Asthma11.1%
Arthritis30.2%
Kidney disease3.9%
Pulmonary disease9.6%
Cancer8.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.7%
Binge drinking14.2%
No physical activity21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.8%
Depression22.6%
Fair or poor health17.7%
Poor mental health14.5%
Poor physical health13.0%
No health insurance11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.8%
Visited dentist63.6%
Cholesterol screening91.6%
Teeth loss15.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans15216.4%
Disability%
Any disability21.6%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years21.0%
65 and over39.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance50.6%
Public insurance61.2%
No insurance7.8%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,14097.9%
Spanish30.3%
Other Indo-European30.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,13597.4%
Born in same state1,10795.0%
Born in different state52845.3%
Foreign born282.4%
Naturalized citizen302.6%
Not a US citizen1963.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French24721.2%
Italian1059%
English342.9%
AncestryCount%
Arab342.9%
Polish332.8%
Dutch181.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.8%
Internet access92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97536

What city is ZIP code 97536 in?

ZIP code 97536 is primarily assigned to Prospect, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97536 in?

ZIP code 97536 falls within Jackson County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97536 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 97536 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 97536 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 97536 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 97536 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 97536 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 97536?

ZIP code 97536 has an estimated population of 1,165 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 97536 in?

ZIP code 97536 observes the PST timezone.

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