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Kerby, OR
Census-designated place in Josephine County, Oregon. ZIP codes: 97531.
Population
187
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
72
ZIP codes
1
Kerby and its ZIP codes
Kerby at a glance
- Kerby is 64% denser than Oregon as a whole.
Local data for Kerby, OR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Josephine County. PPP loans are for Kerby.
Unemployment rate
7.2%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,430
30,834 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,206
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$813M
FY 2026, $9,234 per person
PPP loans
$738K
4 loans, 79 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Kerby, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
503
Countywide, mostly frost/freeze
Flood insurance policies
393
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 33°F
61.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kerby, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
ZIP codes in Kerby
1 in or overlapping Kerby. Population shown
Cities near Kerby
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cave JunctionCity | 2.7 mi | 1.8 |
| SelmaCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 6.5 |
| O'BrienCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 5.2 |
| TakilmaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.9 |
| WilliamsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 11.3 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.8 |
| RedwoodCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.5 |
| Grants PassCity | 23 mi | 11.5 |
| MerlinCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 4.1 |
| Foots CreekCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 6.1 |
| Rogue RiverCity | 29 mi | 1 |
| Gasquet, CACensus-designated place | 30 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kerby, OR in?
- Kerby is in Josephine County, Oregon.
- What ZIP codes are in Kerby, OR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kerby include 97531.
- What is the population of Kerby, OR?
- About 187 people live in Kerby, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kerby?
- Nearby places include Cave Junction (2.7 mi), Selma (5.8 mi), O'Brien (9.8 mi), Takilma (12 mi), Williams (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023