Zip code 97536: Prospect, Oregon

Q: What city is zip code 97536?

97536 is assigned to Prospect, Oregon. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 97536 in?

97536 is in Jackson County, Oregon.

Q: What is the population of 97536?

About 1,309 people live in 97536, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 97536?

The median household income in 97536 is $58,466.

Q: What zip codes are near 97536?

The closest zip codes to 97536 are 97522, 97541, 97604, 97539, 97484.

Residential delivery areaJackson CountyPacific Time

Population

1,309

Median household income

$58K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$332K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$867/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

48.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

70 sq mi

19 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 97536

97536 is a rural zip code in Prospect, Oregon (Jackson County), covering 70 sq mi of land. About 1,309 people live here, or 19 per square mile. The median resident is 48.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $58,466 a year, 28% below the national median of $80,734. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $332,300, or 5.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 86% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $867 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 36.2 minutes each way, and 16% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and sales. 23% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 97536 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans18.3%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · OR 7.2%23rd of 395 in OR
Rent-burdened renters83.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · OR 52.5%23rd of 379 in OR
Self-employed workers23.1%
99th
U.S. 10% · OR 11.1%49th of 393 in OR
Median age48.6
94th
U.S. 38.9 · OR 40.4135th of 395 in OR
Average commute36.2 min
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · OR 23 min27th of 368 in OR
Residents 65 and older25.6%
93rd
U.S. 17.2% · OR 19.1%151st of 395 in OR
Homeownership rate85.7%
90th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · OR 63.3%70th of 392 in OR
Work from home15.6%
64th
U.S. 15.1% · OR 19%159th of 392 in OR
Housing vacancy8.4%
63rd
U.S. 10.1% · OR 7.5%188th of 392 in OR
Poverty rate12.8%
60th
U.S. 12.5% · OR 11.9%178th of 393 in OR
Median home value$332,300
50th
U.S. $332,700 · OR $477,600271st of 371 in OR
Government workers13.2%
46th
U.S. 14.5% · OR 14.5%242nd of 393 in OR
Healthcare workers8.5%
35th
U.S. 9.7% · OR 10.4%231st of 393 in OR
Residents under 1820.1%
32nd
U.S. 22% · OR 19.9%171st of 395 in OR
Uninsured rate4.7%
29th
U.S. 8.4% · OR 5.9%229th of 394 in OR
Broadband access88.3%
25th
U.S. 91% · OR 92.4%264th of 392 in OR
Unemployment rate3.4%
23rd
U.S. 5.2% · OR 5.4%274th of 393 in OR
Diversity index30
23rd
U.S. 61.4 · OR 46.3219th of 395 in OR
Median household income$58,466
18th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · OR $83,011298th of 373 in OR
Median gross rent$867
11th
U.S. $1,413 · OR $1,525282nd of 329 in OR
Bachelor's degree or higher15.4%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · OR 36.8%309th of 395 in OR
Foreign-born residents1.7%
10th
U.S. 14.1% · OR 9.8%289th of 395 in OR
Per capita income$25,025
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · OR $45,612371st of 395 in OR
Income inequality (Gini)0.360
4th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · OR 0.463323rd of 392 in OR
Population1,309
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · OR 4,254,293264th of 395 in OR
Population density19/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · OR 44/sq mi267th of 395 in OR
Median earnings per worker$29,013
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · OR $50,030363rd of 386 in OR
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · OR 3.7%315th of 393 in OR

Measure	97536	Jackson	OR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in OR
Veterans	18.3%	8.8%	7.2%	6.2%	99th	23rd of 395
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	83.3%	55.9%	52.5%	51.1%	99th	23rd of 379
Self-employed workers	23.1%	13.3%	11.1%	10%	99th	49th of 393
Median age	48.6	42.8	40.4	38.9	94th	135th of 395
Average commuteWeakness	36.2 min	19.1 min	23 min	26.4 min	93rd	27th of 368
Residents 65 and older	25.6%	23.5%	19.1%	17.2%	93rd	151st of 395
Homeownership rateStrength	85.7%	65.9%	63.3%	65.2%	90th	70th of 392
Work from home	15.6%	12.9%	19%	15.1%	64th	159th of 392
Housing vacancy	8.4%	6.1%	7.5%	10.1%	63rd	188th of 392
Poverty rate	12.8%	12.4%	11.9%	12.5%	60th	178th of 393
Median home value	$332,300	$430,200	$477,600	$332,700	50th	271st of 371
Government workers	13.2%	12%	14.5%	14.5%	46th	242nd of 393
Healthcare workers	8.5%	13.1%	10.4%	9.7%	35th	231st of 393
Residents under 18	20.1%	20.3%	19.9%	22%	32nd	171st of 395
Uninsured rate	4.7%	5.7%	5.9%	8.4%	29th	229th of 394
Broadband access	88.3%	91.1%	92.4%	91%	25th	264th of 392
Unemployment rate	3.4%	5.4%	5.4%	5.2%	23rd	274th of 393
Diversity index	30	38.5	46.3	61.4	23rd	219th of 395
Median household incomeWeakness	$58,466	$73,999	$83,011	$80,734	18th	298th of 373
Median gross rent	$867	$1,358	$1,525	$1,413	11th	282nd of 329
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.4%	31.7%	36.8%	35.7%	10th	309th of 395
Foreign-born residents	1.7%	5.3%	9.8%	14.1%	10th	289th of 395
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,025	$40,709	$45,612	$44,673	8th	371st of 395
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.360	0.461	0.463	0.483	4th	323rd of 392
Population	1,309	222,645	4,254,293	334,922,499	2nd	264th of 395
Population density	19/sq mi	80/sq mi	44/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	267th of 395
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$29,013	$44,781	$50,030	$49,666	2nd	363rd of 386
Tech workers	0%	1.8%	3.7%	3.8%	1st	315th of 393

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

16%

5–17

18–24

25–34

10%

35–44

11%

45–54

19%

55–64

13%

65–74

13%

75+

Median age

48.6

Under 18

20.1%

65 and over

25.6%

Race and ethnicity

White83%
Black0%
Hispanic6%
Asian0%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial10%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

46.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 523
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 80.1%
Married couples: 56.4%
Living alone: 17.4%
Veterans (of adults): 18.3%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

15%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

23%

$75–100k

20%

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

97536

$58,466

Jackson Co.

$73,999

Oregon

$83,011

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,025

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

12.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.360

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

97536

$332,300

Jackson Co.

$430,200

Oregon

$477,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

97536

$867

Jackson Co.

$1,358

Oregon

$1,525

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

63%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

37%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 571
Owner-occupied: 85.7%
Vacant: 8.4%
Median year built: 1979
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 83.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 83.3%
Home value to income: 5.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

74%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

16%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

23%

10–19

15%

20–29

30–44

45–59

16%

60+

34%

Average commute

36.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

41.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

20%

Office and admin

18%

Sales

17%

Food service

Healthcare

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Production

Police and fire

Education

Farming, fishing and forestry

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Construction

22%

Retail

20%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Professional and technical services

13%

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

Education

Manufacturing

Public administration

Information

Arts and recreation

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

0.9%

Finance, insurance and real estate

0.2%

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$29,013

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

23.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

20.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	97536	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$48,750	$74,888
Service	$17,708	$26,804
Sales and office	$8,750	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$44,750	$49,199
Production and transportation	$75,417	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

21%

Some college

46%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 94.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 5%
Households with broadband: 88.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 59.5%
No internet access: 9.9%
Without health insurance: 4.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Prospect
State: Oregon
County: Jackson County
Center point: 42.7819° N, 122.4947° W
Land area: 70 sq mi
Water area: 0.7 sq mi
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Prospect (unincorporated)5% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 97536

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
97522	Butte Falls, OR	11 mi	443	$41,563	$267,200
97541	Trail, OR	13 mi	1,523	$41,105	—
97604	Crater Lake, OR	20 mi	0	—	—
97539	Shady Cove, OR	21 mi	3,369	$51,875	$389,900
97484	Tiller, OR	21 mi	271	$54,750	$285,000
97524	Eagle Point, OR	23 mi	15,078	$82,933	$433,100
97626	Fort Klamath, OR	25 mi	251	—	$251,400
97503	White City, OR	25 mi	13,938	$70,263	$327,500
97601	Klamath Falls, OR	32 mi	22,964	$51,780	$295,300
97447	Idleyld Park, OR	34 mi	610	$56,522	$381,600
97502	Central Point, OR	35 mi	29,067	$83,488	$403,300
97504	Medford, OR	35 mi	51,089	$83,923	$468,900

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Questions about 97536

What city is zip code 97536?

97536 is assigned to Prospect, Oregon. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 97536 in?

97536 is in Jackson County, Oregon.

What is the population of 97536?

About 1,309 people live in 97536, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 97536 in?

97536 is in Pacific Time.

What is the median household income in 97536?

The median household income in 97536 is $58,466.

What zip codes are near 97536?

The closest zip codes to 97536 are 97522, 97541, 97604, 97539, 97484.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 97536, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.