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Ashland, OR
City in Jackson County, Oregon.
Population
21,259
Land area
6.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,204
ZIP codes
0
Ashland and its ZIP codes
Ashland at a glance
- Ashland is about 72 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- It is the 31st most populous of 420 cities and towns in Oregon.
- Households here earn a median of $68,028 a year, 18% less than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $583,800 (22% above Oregon) and median rent is $1,387 a month.
Local data for Ashland, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ashland, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,028
Poverty rate
15.2%
Median home value
$583,800
Median rent
$1,387/mo
Homeownership
51.6%
Bachelor's or higher
66.2%
Median age
47.7
Average commute
16.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,772), Irish Americans (3,546), Italian Americans (1,406).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Ashland.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,060
91,966 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,802
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.76B
FY 2026, $7,872 per person
How people get to work
Ashland, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.9%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked10.7%
- Bicycle4.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home21.1%
Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ashland, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
688
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
1,010
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 30°F
19.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone44 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ashland, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.6%
U.S. 33.3% -3.7 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
9.3%
U.S. 12.8% -3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Ashland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TalentCity | 5.1 mi | 1.3 |
| PhoenixCity | 8.2 mi | 1.4 |
| MedfordCity | 12 mi | 28.6 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| Central PointCity | 17 mi | 4 |
| RuchCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.7 |
| White CityCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| Eagle PointCity | 20 mi | 3 |
| Hornbrook, CACensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| Gold HillCity | 24 mi | 0.8 |
| Butte FallsTown | 25 mi | 0.4 |
| Foots CreekCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 6.1 |
| Rogue RiverCity | 29 mi | 1 |
| Shady CoveCity | 30 mi | 1.9 |
| WilliamsCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 11.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ashland, OR in?
- Ashland is in Jackson County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Ashland, OR?
- About 21,259 people live in Ashland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ashland?
- Nearby places include Talent (5.1 mi), Phoenix (8.2 mi), Medford (12 mi), Jacksonville (16 mi), Central Point (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023