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ZIP Code · OR

ZIP 97502

Pop. 29,067·Jackson County·19th most expensive ZIP in Oregon
Median rent (all units)
$2,033/mo
Year-over-Year
+22.0%
Month-over-Month
+5.2%
vs US Median
+$68
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ZIP 97502 · $2,033
More expensive than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,110
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,610
3 BR
$2,240
4 BR+
$2,650
Research median
$1,610/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,396/yr
At $2,033/mo median
Location
StateOR
CountyJackson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 22.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+22.0% YoY, +5.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 97502 (Central Point, OR) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,067
Median income
$83,488
Median age
43.3
Renters
26.7%
Age distribution
21.9%
16.8%
24.5%
13.5%
23.3%
Under 1821.9%
18–3416.8%
35–5424.5%
55–6413.5%
65+23.3%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
83.9%
13.4%
White83.9%
Black0.6%
Hispanic13.4%
Asian1.1%
Other1%
Education (25+)
28.1%
39.2%
24.8%
No HS diploma7.9%
HS diploma28.1%
Some college39.2%
Bachelor's+24.8%
Housing tenure
73.3%
26.7%
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 97502 in Central Point, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,829 → $83,488
up 14.6%
Population
28,458 → 29,067
up 2.1%
Renter share
24.9% → 26.7%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
23% → 24.8%
+1.8 pts

Median household income climbed from $72,829 to $83,488 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.6% shift. Census counts show ZIP 97502 in Central Point, OR adding about 609 residents over the five-year window, up 2.1% on net. The renter share has risen from 24.9% to 26.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 97502 covers Central Point, OR. The median rent here is $2,033/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($83,488/yr), ZIP 97502 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 22.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 97502?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 97502 (Central Point, OR) is $2,033. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 97502 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 97502's median rent of $2,033/mo is $68 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 97502 compare to other ZIPs in Oregon?

ZIP 97502 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Oregon, ranking #19 out of 116 ZIPs tracked at $2,033/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 97502?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,033/mo in ZIP 97502. The local median household income is $83,488/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 97502?

Rent in ZIP 97502 has increased 22.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 97502 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 97502 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,033/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($83,488/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 97502 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 97502 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.7% of ZIP 97502 households are renters, while 73.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 97502 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 97502 compare to the rest of Central Point?

ZIP 97502 sits right at the Central Point citywide median of $2,033/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 97502 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 97502 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,033/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 97502's median household income ($83,488/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 97502 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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