How much is a home worth in ZIP code 97526?

The typical home in 97526 is worth $386,347, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 97526?

Home values in 97526 are up 0.4% over the past year, and up 1.8% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 97526?

A typical home in 97526 rents for about $1,658 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.1%.

What is the property tax rate in 97526?

The effective property tax rate in 97526 is 0.6% — roughly $2,173 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 97526 has a population of 36,036 and a median household income of $61,019.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · OR97526

Josephine County · Grants Pass, OR

Typical home value

$386,347^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: +0.4%
5-year / yr: +1.8%
10-year / yr: +5.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.: +36.0%
vs metro: -3.1%
vs state: -16.0%

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 97526 is worth $386,347 — 3.1% below the Grants Pass, OR median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,658 a month — a 5.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent: $1,658^[2]
Gross yield: 5.1%^[2]
Cap rate: 3.1%^[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate: 0.6%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $2,173^[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Josephine County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk: Relatively Moderate^[4]
Riverine flood: Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood: Not Applicable
Wildfire: Relatively High
Drought: Very Low
Heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Hurricane: Not Applicable
Tornado: Very Low
Earthquake: Relatively Moderate
Winter weather: Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population: 36,036^[3]
Median household income: $61,019^[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Josephine County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration: +209^[5]
Moved in: 2,240
Moved out: 2,031

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools: 13
Elementary: 6
Middle: 2
High: 5

Grants Pass High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Grants Pass SD 7
1,657 students
North Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Grants Pass SD 7
694 students
North Valley High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Three Rivers/Josephine County SD
429 students
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Grants Pass SD 7
397 students
Parkside Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Grants Pass SD 7
389 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield5.1%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.1%

Annual rent$19,891

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$1,954

Loan principal$309,077

Down payment$77,269

Total interest paid$394,211

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio1.48

Monthly cost to own$2,456

Monthly rent$1,658

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation: 86th percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 100th percentile^[2]
Property tax: 86th percentile^[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

10th for highest rental yield in ORView list →

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 97526?: The typical home in 97526 is worth $386,347, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 97526?: Home values in 97526 are up 0.4% over the past year, and up 1.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 97526?: A typical home in 97526 rents for about $1,658 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 97526?: The effective property tax rate in 97526 is 0.6% — roughly $2,173 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 97526?: ZIP code 97526 has a population of 36,036 and a median household income of $61,019.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

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