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Wimer, OR
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Oregon. ZIP codes: 97537.
Population
421
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
85
ZIP codes
1
Wimer and its ZIP codes
Wimer at a glance
- Wimer is 92% denser than Oregon as a whole.
Local data for Wimer, OR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Wimer.
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
$1.8B
FY 2026, $7,872 per person
PPP loans
$5M
126 loans, 652 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Wimer, 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
77° / 33°F
40.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wimer, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
ZIP codes in Wimer
1 in or overlapping Wimer. Population shown
Cities near Wimer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rogue RiverCity | 7.6 mi | 1 |
| Gold HillCity | 9.1 mi | 0.8 |
| Foots CreekCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.1 |
| Grants PassCity | 12 mi | 11.5 |
| MerlinCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| RedwoodCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.8 |
| Central PointCity | 16 mi | 4 |
| Shady CoveCity | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| White CityCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| Eagle PointCity | 18 mi | 3 |
| TrailCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.8 |
| GlendaleCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| MedfordCity | 21 mi | 28.6 |
| RuchCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 6.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wimer, OR in?
- Wimer is in Jackson County, Oregon.
- What ZIP codes are in Wimer, OR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wimer include 97537.
- What is the population of Wimer, OR?
- About 421 people live in Wimer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wimer?
- Nearby places include Rogue River (7.6 mi), Gold Hill (9.1 mi), Foots Creek (11 mi), Grants Pass (12 mi), Merlin (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023