The ZIP Code 97501 is associated with the city of Medford in Oregon in Jackson County. The median household income is $45,594, while about 15% of the population is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 97501 has a median age of approximately 36.3 years, with 18.7% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Oregon region, an estimated 17.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $22,770. The current population estimate is 45,993.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 97501 is $45,594, while the region's mean household income is $57,297. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,770. The per capita income in ZIP Code 97501 of $22,770 is approximately 32.56% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $33,763. An estimated 14.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately56.84% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.2% of the population in 97501 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.0% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.5% of 97501 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 9.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.5% |
In ZIP Code 97501, 84.9% of the population graduated high school, while 17.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 30.5% in this Jackson County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 30.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 30.1% |
| Associate's degree | 7.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 97501, 95.5% is one race, while 4.5% are two or more races. Approximately 20.9% of 97501 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 97501 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (92.1%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (5.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5.9% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 3.8% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 97501, an estimated 16.7% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 15.5% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 2.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Jackson County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 13.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 12.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 97501 are younger than average. The median age of 36.3 years in ZIP Code 97501 is approximately 4.72% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.3% of the population in 97501 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.5% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 97501 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.2% |
| 85 years and over | 1.6% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 97501 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 32.0% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 97501 is high blood pressure, as approximately 30.9% of adults 18 and older in this Jackson County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current asthma | 11.7% |
| Arthritis | 27.7% |
| High blood pressure | 30.9% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.7% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 10.6% |
| High cholesterol | 32.0% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 97501 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 77.5% of those 18 and above in 97501 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 97501 include sleeping less than 7 hours (33.3% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (32.3% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.2% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 72.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 69.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 77.5% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 59.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.2% |
| Current smoking | 18.5% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 24.6% |
| Obesity | 32.3% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 33.3% |
In 97501, 62.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 17.9 minutes. Approximately 22.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 97501 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.6% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.3% of 97501 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.6% |
| Construction | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 9.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.2% |
| Retail trade | 14.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.4% |
| Information | 1.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 13.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.6% |
| Public administration | 4.3% |
In ZIP Code 97501, 83.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 15.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Jackson County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 83.3% |
| Spanish | 15.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 97501, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 97501 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Jackson County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Checking or savings account | 21 |
| Debt collection | 21 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 19 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 17 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 12 |
| Other | 19 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 15 |
| Managing an account | 13 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 8 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 8 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 5 |
| Other | 60 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 97501 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.13 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 24.51% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 22.15% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 97501 | 10.38¢/kWh | 8.43¢/kWh | 6.75¢/kWh |
| Oregon | 14.23¢/kWh | 11.59¢/kWh | 7.7¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 97501 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.01 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.78 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.64 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.49 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.04 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.72 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 7.31 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 7.21 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.72 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.02 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.06 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.53 | 1.78 | 5.46 |