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Redwood, OR
Census-designated place in Josephine County, Oregon.
Population
3,721
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,077
ZIP codes
0
Redwood and its ZIP codes
Redwood at a glance
- Redwood is about 24 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,125 a year, 18% less than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $397,800 (17% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,165 a month.
Housing and community stats
Redwood, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,125
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$397,800
Median rent
$1,165/mo
Homeownership
61.7%
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Median age
45.3
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (634), Irish Americans (617), Mexican Americans (336).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Josephine County. PPP loans are for Redwood.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Sep 2026, -1.2 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
How people get to work
Redwood, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home12.2%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Redwood, 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
91° / 35°F
31.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Redwood, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.8%
U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Redwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Grants PassCity | 4.3 mi | 11.5 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 3.8 |
| MerlinCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Rogue RiverCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| Foots CreekCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.1 |
| SelmaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.5 |
| WimerCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5 |
| WilliamsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 11.3 |
| Gold HillCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| KerbyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| Cave JunctionCity | 21 mi | 1.8 |
| GlendaleCity | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| RuchCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 6.7 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 23 mi | 1.9 |
| Central PointCity | 25 mi | 4 |
| O'BrienCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Redwood, OR in?
- Redwood is in Josephine County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Redwood, OR?
- About 3,721 people live in Redwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Redwood?
- Nearby places include Grants Pass (4.3 mi), New Hope (4.4 mi), Merlin (6.9 mi), Rogue River (12 mi), Foots Creek (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023