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ZIP Code · OR

ZIP 97520

Part of Ashland, OR
Pop. 26,512·Jackson County·24th most expensive ZIP in Oregon
Median rent (all units)
$1,971/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.6%
Month-over-Month
+4.8%
vs US Median
+$6
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ZIP 97520 · $1,971
More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Medians by bedroom

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Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,600
3 BR
$2,230
4 BR+
$2,630
Research median
$1,600/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
$23,652/yr
At $1,971/mo median
Location
StateOR
CountyJackson County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (4.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.6% YoY, +4.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 97520 (Ashland, OR) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,512
Median income
$67,948
Median age
48.4
Renters
42.3%
Age distribution
14%
21.2%
22.8%
12.2%
29.8%
Under 1814%
18–3421.2%
35–5422.8%
55–6412.2%
65+29.8%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
86.6%
White86.6%
Hispanic8.6%
Asian1.5%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
23.3%
62%
No HS diploma3.6%
HS diploma11%
Some college23.3%
Bachelor's+62%
Housing tenure
57.7%
42.3%
Owner57.7%
Renter42.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 97520 in Ashland, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$63,777 → $67,948
up 6.5%
Population
26,633 → 26,512
down 0.5%
Renter share
38.8% → 42.3%
+3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
60.3% → 62%
+1.7 pts
Median age
49.2 → 48.4
-0.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $63,777 to $67,948 across the same window, up 6.5% versus 2021. The renter share has risen from 38.8% to 42.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 97520 covers Ashland, OR. The median rent here is $1,971/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,600/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($67,948/yr), ZIP 97520 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 97520?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 97520 (Ashland, OR) is $1,971. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 97520 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 97520's median rent of $1,971/mo is $6 (0%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 97520 compare to other ZIPs in Oregon?

ZIP 97520 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Oregon, ranking #24 out of 116 ZIPs tracked at $1,971/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 97520?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,971/mo in ZIP 97520. The local median household income is $67,948/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 97520?

Rent in ZIP 97520 has decreased 4.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 97520 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 97520 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,971/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($67,948/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 97520 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 97520 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.3% of ZIP 97520 households are renters, while 57.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 97520 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 97520 compare to the rest of Ashland?

ZIP 97520 sits right at the Ashland citywide median of $1,971/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 97520 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 97520 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,971/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 97520's median household income ($67,948/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 97520 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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