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Medford, OR
City in Jackson County, Oregon. ZIP codes: 97501, 97504.
Population
86,315
Land area
28.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,020
ZIP codes
2
Medford and its ZIP codes
Medford at a glance
- Medford is about 68 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 8th among 420 cities and towns in Oregon.
- The median household income is $73,230, 12% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $417,100 (13% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,376 a month.
Local data for Medford, OR
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools28
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks26
- Post Offices1
- Parks34
- Grocery Stores33
- Restaurants343
- Affordable Housing9
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers19
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment10
- Private Schools6
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places34
Housing and community stats
Medford, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,230
Poverty rate
13.2%
Median home value
$417,100
Median rent
$1,376/mo
Homeownership
56.3%
Bachelor's or higher
30.1%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
16.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (12,530), German Americans (11,623), Irish Americans (8,673).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Medford.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,060
91,966 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,802
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.8B
FY 2026, $7,872 per person
PPP loans
$143M
1,439 loans, 16,075 jobs reported
How people get to work
Medford, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.8%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 16.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Medford, 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
92° / 33°F
18.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone34 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Medford, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.0%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
ZIP codes in Medford
2 in or overlapping Medford. Population shown
Cities near Medford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PhoenixCity | 4.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Central PointCity | 5.1 mi | 4 |
| White CityCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.9 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 7.4 mi | 1.9 |
| TalentCity | 7.6 mi | 1.3 |
| Eagle PointCity | 8.8 mi | 3 |
| AshlandCity | 12 mi | 6.6 |
| Gold HillCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| RuchCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.7 |
| Foots CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.1 |
| Rogue RiverCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| Shady CoveCity | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| Butte FallsTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| WimerCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5 |
| TrailCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 6.8 |
| WilliamsCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 11.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Medford, OR in?
- Medford is in Jackson County, Oregon.
- What ZIP codes are in Medford, OR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Medford include 97501, 97504.
- What is the population of Medford, OR?
- About 86,315 people live in Medford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Medford?
- Nearby places include Phoenix (4.8 mi), Central Point (5.1 mi), White City (6.3 mi), Jacksonville (7.4 mi), Talent (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023