97539 ZIP Code — Shady Cove, OR

Jackson County, Oregon

ZIP code 97539 is located in Shady Cove, Oregon, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 21.83 square miles and serves a population of 3,213 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 458/541.

About ZIP code 97539

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $297,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,740. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% 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 97539 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.

3,213

population

21.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97539 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97539

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97539. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shady Cove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97503 White City (8.2 mi) 97541 Trail (10.6 mi) 97524 Eagle Point (10.9 mi) 97502 Central Point (15.3 mi) 97522 Butte Falls (15.8 mi) 97537 Rogue River (16.7 mi) 97504 Medford (19.2 mi) 97536 Prospect (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,213
Population density	147 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	21.83 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	42.5999
Longitude	-122.7587
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	458/541

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.1%	44.0%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	32.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	18.0%	23.2%
Over $200k	3.3%	5.3%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,213

Population

147

People per sq mi

58.8

Median age

$59,740

Median household income

$33,384

Per capita income

$297,100

Median home value

$1,103

Median monthly rent

75.7%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

9.0%

Unemployment

1,285

Housing units

18.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

130

15–19

20–24

25–34

140

127

35–44

220

115

45–54

201

116

55–59

202

172

60–64

301

268

65–74

467

75–84

165

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	427	13.3%
18 and over	2,786	86.7%
65 and over	1,028	32.0%
Median age	58.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.4%

Two or more races 10.9%

Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%

Other race 1.1%

Asian 1.1%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,695	79.4%
Two or more races	369	10.9%
Hispanic or Latino	183	5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	57	1.7%
Other race	38	1.1%
Asian	36	1.1%
Black or African American	18	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.1%	44.0%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	32.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	18.0%	23.2%
Over $200k	3.3%	5.3%	7.2%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 21.1%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	21.1%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$59,740

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.4%

$50k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 2.4%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k–$300k 15.8%

$300k–$500k 41.6%

$500k–$1M 8.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$297,100
Median rent / month	$1,103
Owner occupied	75.7%
Renter occupied	24.3%
Vacant	11.3%
Single-family detached	69.4%
Large apartment buildings	5.9%
Mobile homes	12.6%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.1%
2000–2009	30.0%
1990–1999	26.1%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	1.5%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	0.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.1%
1 bedroom	11.0%
2 bedrooms	25.9%
3 bedrooms	49.7%
4 bedrooms	8.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	19.7%
2 vehicles	44.6%
3 or more	29.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.5%
Electricity	73.7%
Propane / LP gas	9.6%
Wood	11.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	841	57.8%
Cohabiting couple	34	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	124	8.5%
Female householder, no spouse	455	31.3%
Households with children under 18	263	18.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	776	53.4%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.5%	19.7%
Married	77.1%	53.1%
Separated	1.2%	1.2%
Widowed	1.5%	21.1%
Divorced	8.7%	4.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 12.9%

HS graduate 20.3%

Some college, no degree 37.2%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.2%
Bachelor's or higher	18.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	4.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	228	42.1%
High school	131	24.2%
College / grad school	157	29.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.8%

Education & healthcare 19.4%

Retail trade 14.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Professional & management 9.5%

Construction 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Other services 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Public administration 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	14.1%
Sales & office	9.7%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	26.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.3%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.8%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	2.1%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	16.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.6

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 22.5%

18 and over 7.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.5%
Retirement income	35.4%
Supplemental Security	9.1%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.2%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	9.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	353	12.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.0%
Under 18	35.1%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	28.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.0%
Public insurance	60.2%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,151	98.1%
Spanish	36	1.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	36	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,147	97.9%
Born in same state	3,147	97.9%
Born in different state	959	29.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	66	2.1%
Not a US citizen	30	45.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	666	20.7%
French	278	8.7%
Irish	54	1.7%
Polish	42	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	27	0.8%
Arab	18	0.6%
English	11	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.3%
Internet access	84.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97539

What city is ZIP code 97539 in?

ZIP code 97539 is primarily assigned to Shady Cove, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97539 in?

ZIP code 97539 falls within Jackson County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97539 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 97539 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 97539 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 97539 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 97539 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 97539 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 97539?

ZIP code 97539 has an estimated population of 3,213 residents, with a density of 147 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 97539 in?

ZIP code 97539 observes the PST timezone.