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ZIP 97526

Pop. 36,036·Josephine County·98th most expensive ZIP in Oregon
Median rent (all units)
$1,584/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.1%
Month-over-Month
+5.3%
vs US Median
-$381
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ZIP 97526 · $1,584
More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$900
1 BR
$1,030
2 BR
$1,320
3 BR
$1,840
4 BR+
$2,170
Research median
$1,320/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
$19,008/yr
At $1,584/mo median
Location
StateOR
CountyJosephine County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.1% YoY, +5.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 97526 (Grants Pass, OR) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,036
Median income
$61,019
Median age
46.2
Renters
32.3%
Age distribution
18.8%
18.6%
21.8%
13.7%
27.1%
Under 1818.8%
18–3418.6%
35–5421.8%
55–6413.7%
65+27.1%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
85.6%
White85.6%
Hispanic8.9%
Asian1%
Other4%
Education (25+)
31.5%
39.1%
20.3%
No HS diploma9.1%
HS diploma31.5%
Some college39.1%
Bachelor's+20.3%
Housing tenure
67.7%
32.3%
Owner67.7%
Renter32.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 97526 in Grants Pass, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,395 → $61,019
up 18.7%
Population
36,166 → 36,036
down 0.4%
Renter share
35.1% → 32.3%
-2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
18.8% → 20.3%
+1.5 pts
Median age
45.6 → 46.2
+0.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 97526 in Grants Pass, OR now reports about $61,019, up from $51,395 in 2021. Renters now make up 32.3% of households, compared with 35.1% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 97526 covers Grants Pass, OR. The median rent here is $1,584/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,320/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($61,019/yr), ZIP 97526 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 97526?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 97526 (Grants Pass, OR) is $1,584. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 97526 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 97526's median rent of $1,584/mo is $381 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 97526 compare to other ZIPs in Oregon?

ZIP 97526 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Oregon, ranking #98 out of 116 ZIPs at $1,584/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 97526?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,584/mo in ZIP 97526. The local median household income is $61,019/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 97526?

Rent in ZIP 97526 has decreased 4.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 97526 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 97526 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,584/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($61,019/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 97526 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 97526 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.3% of ZIP 97526 households are renters, while 67.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 97526 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 97526 compare to the rest of Grants Pass?

ZIP 97526 is more affordable than Grants Pass overall. At $1,584/mo, it's $48 below the Grants Pass citywide median of $1,632/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 97526 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 97526 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,584/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 97526's median household income ($61,019/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 97526 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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