97532 ZIP Code – Merlin, Oregon
97532 is a ZIP code serving Merlin, Oregon in Josephine County with a population of approximately 2,580 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $74,837, which is near the Oregon average and near the national figure. At $359,000, median home values run above the national average, with 86.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $777 is below the national average. Housing consists of 92% single-family (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 3.9%, which is below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 4.1% is well below the U.S. average. 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 57.5, above the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 97497, 97543, 97526.
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ZIP 97532 vs. Oregon vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 97532 | OR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,580 | 9,998 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $74k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $359k | $372k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $777 | $1,157 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 57.5 | 46.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% | 14.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.1% | 26.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 97497 – Wolf Creek
- 97543 – Wilderville
- 97526 – Grants Pass
- 97527 – Grants Pass
- 97442 – Glendale
- 97538 – Selma
- 97406 – Agness
- 97537 – Rogue River
- 97531 – Kerby
- 97469 – Riddle
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97497 | WOLF CREEK | 1,283 | $35,000 |
| 97543 | WILDERVILLE | 594 | $42,378 |
| 97526 | GRANTS PASS | 35,742 | $55,214 |
| 97527 | GRANTS PASS | 37,051 | $59,763 |
| 97442 | GLENDALE | 1,954 | $55,060 |