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ZIP 97527

Pop. 37,330·Josephine County·54th most expensive ZIP in Oregon
Median rent (all units)
$1,773/mo
Year-over-Year
+19.2%
Month-over-Month
-1.7%
vs US Median
-$192
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ZIP 97527 · $1,773
More affordable than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,190
2 BR
$1,560
3 BR
$2,170
4 BR+
$2,310
Research median
$1,560/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
$21,276/yr
At $1,773/mo median
Location
StateOR
CountyJosephine County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 19.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+19.2% YoY, -1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 97527 (Grants Pass, OR) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,330
Median income
$66,975
Median age
47.2
Renters
28%
Age distribution
20%
16%
22.3%
15.9%
25.7%
Under 1820%
18–3416%
35–5422.3%
55–6415.9%
65+25.7%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
86%
White86%
Hispanic10.3%
Asian0.6%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
30.8%
40.1%
19.3%
No HS diploma9.8%
HS diploma30.8%
Some college40.1%
Bachelor's+19.3%
Housing tenure
72%
28%
Owner72%
Renter28%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 97527 in Grants Pass, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,348 → $66,975
up 21.0%
Population
36,819 → 37,330
up 1.4%
Renter share
30.5% → 28%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
18.4% → 19.3%
+0.9 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 97527 in Grants Pass, OR now reports about $66,975, up from $55,348 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 97527 in Grants Pass, OR adding about 511 residents over the five-year window, up 1.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 30.5% to 28%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 97527 covers Grants Pass, OR. The median rent here is $1,773/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($66,975/yr), ZIP 97527 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 19.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 97527?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 97527 (Grants Pass, OR) is $1,773. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 97527 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 97527's median rent of $1,773/mo is $192 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 97527 compare to other ZIPs in Oregon?

ZIP 97527 falls in the middle range for Oregon, ranking #54 out of 116 ZIPs at $1,773/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 97527?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,773/mo in ZIP 97527. The local median household income is $66,975/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 97527?

Rent in ZIP 97527 has increased 19.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 97527 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 97527 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,773/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($66,975/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 97527 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 97527 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28% of ZIP 97527 households are renters, while 72% are owner-occupied. ZIP 97527 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 97527 compare to the rest of Grants Pass?

ZIP 97527 is pricier than Grants Pass as a whole. At $1,773/mo, it's $141 above the Grants Pass citywide median of $1,632/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 97527 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 97527 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,773/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 97527's median household income ($66,975/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 97527 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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