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Melrose, OR

Census-designated place in Douglas County, Oregon.

Population

964

Land area

4.3sq mi

People per sq mi

222

ZIP codes

0

Melrose and its ZIP codes

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Melrose at a glance

  • Melrose is about 5 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
  • The median household income is $77,271, 7% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $542,900 (14% above Oregon).

Local data for Melrose, OR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Melrose, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$77,271

Poverty rate

7.1%

Median home value

$542,900

Homeownership

94.4%

Bachelor's or higher

37.3%

Median age

47.4

Average commute

19.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (344), Norwegian Americans (130), Italian Americans (121).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Douglas County. PPP loans are for Melrose.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.1%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$56,333

38,364 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,747

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.6B

FY 2026, $14,136 per person

Douglas County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Melrose, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone56.6%
  • Carpooled4.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home39.0%

Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Melrose, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

1,305

Countywide, mostly high wind

Flood insurance policies

883

1.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 37°F

32.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Melrose, OR, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.4%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

12.1%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

10.9%

U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.3%

U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts

Cities near Melrose

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LookingglassCensus-designated place5.1 mi11.6
RoseburgCity5.4 mi10.8
Roseburg NorthCensus-designated place5.9 mi1.8
GreenCensus-designated place7.9 mi4.6
WinstonCity9.3 mi2.8
DillardCensus-designated place10 mi1.2
SutherlinCity11 mi6.1
OaklandCity14 mi0.7
Fair OaksCensus-designated place16 mi1.8
Myrtle CreekCity19 mi2.5
Tri-CityCensus-designated place20 mi7.3
GlideCensus-designated place20 mi10.1
RiddleCity21 mi0.6
CanyonvilleCity24 mi1.1
Days CreekCensus-designated place25 mi2.4
YoncallaCity26 mi0.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Melrose, OR in?
Melrose is in Douglas County, Oregon.
What is the population of Melrose, OR?
About 964 people live in Melrose, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Melrose?
Nearby places include Lookingglass (5.1 mi), Roseburg (5.4 mi), Roseburg North (5.9 mi), Green (7.9 mi), Winston (9.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023