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97520

Ashland, OR

Total Population
26,556
Median Household Income
$66,048
Median Home Value
$568,900
Median Rent
$1,214

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$66,048
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$568,900
101% above state median
Rent
$1,214
100% above state median
Median Age
48.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Ashland, OR

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 59.3% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 48.8 years, likely more established households.

Poverty rate of 17.2% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$66,048
-12.1% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-49,421,412
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.10 people

Total Households
12,193
Family Households
40.6%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
30.9%
#2 Industry
Finance
21.1%
#3 Industry
Arts,
12.8%
Total Employed Residents:6,633

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
6.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.2%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
10.8%
1,029 workers
Public Transit
1.3%
126 workers
Total Commuting Workers:9,544
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (10.8% work from home)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.1%
12,326 employed
Labor Force
13,098
772 unemployed
Median Age
48.8 years
Per Capita Income
$44,834
Poverty Rate
17.2%

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