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U.S. ZIP Code · OR97540

Jackson County · Medford, OR

Typical home value

$441,308[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.0%
5-year / yr
+2.2%
10-year / yr
+4.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+55.4%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
-4.0%
ZIP 97540 location in OR
Location of ZIP 97540 in OR

Price history

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

The typical home in 97540 is worth $441,308. Over the past year, values have risen 2.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,786 a month — a 4.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,786[2]
Gross yield
4.9%[2]
Cap rate
2.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,127[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Jackson 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
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
8,323[3]
Median household income
$65,762[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+22[5]
Moved in
5,059
Moved out
5,037

Schools

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

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
0
  • Talent Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Phoenix-Talent SD 4

    482 students

  • Talent Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Phoenix-Talent SD 4

    339 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.

Gross yield4.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.9%
Annual rent$21,435

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.

Monthly payment$2,231
Loan principal$353,046
Down payment$88,262
Total interest paid$450,291

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.

Own : rent ratio1.60
Monthly cost to own$2,860
Monthly rent$1,786

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
21st percentile[1]
Rental yield
50th percentile[2]
Property tax
64th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 97540?
The typical home in 97540 is worth $441,308, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 97540?
Home values in 97540 are up 2.0% over the past year, and up 2.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 97540?
A typical home in 97540 rents for about $1,786 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 97540?
The effective property tax rate in 97540 is 0.7% — roughly $3,127 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 97540?
ZIP code 97540 has a population of 8,323 and a median household income of $65,762.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Medford, OR

    Typical home
    $446,353
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • Foots Creek CDP, OR

    Typical home
    $456,765
    Gross yield
  • Central Point, OR

    Typical home
    $424,564
    Gross yield
    5.5%
  • Shady Cove, OR

    Typical home
    $419,752
    Gross yield
  • Eagle Point, OR

    Typical home
    $474,803
    Gross yield
  • Wimer CDP, OR

    Typical home
    $476,134
    Gross yield

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