Kerby
Census-designated place in Josephine County, Oregon
Kerby is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Josephine County, Oregon, with 628 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,266 ft (386 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cave Junction, 2.3 miles S.
- 628residents (2020 Census)
- 1,266 ftelevation · 386 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.7 km²
- 243 / sq mipopulation density
- 97531ZIP code
About Kerby
Kerby is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Josephine County, Oregon, United States, north of Cave Junction on U.S. Route 199. As of the 2020 census, Kerby had a population of 628. Despite its population and numerous businesses, it is often listed in tourist guides as a ghost town, because of the number of historic buildings left from its days as a gold-mining town. Kerby came into existence between 1854 and 1857.
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Living in Kerby
- Median household income
- $28,686
- Median home value
- $241,000
- Median age
- 67
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Kerby had 628 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 628 |
|---|---|
| Density | 243 per sq mi (94 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kerby at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Josephine County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 628 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.58 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,266 ft (386 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1998° N, 123.6457° W |
| ZIP code | 97531 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4138900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kerby
- Cave Junction2.3 mi S
- Selma5.7 mi N
- O'Brien8.8 mi S
- Takilma11.1 mi S
- Williams18.1 mi E
- New Hope18.8 mi NE
- Redwood20.0 mi NE
- Grants Pass22.6 mi NE
- Merlin24.7 mi NE
- Foots Creek28.9 mi NE
- Rogue River29.3 mi NE
- Happy Camp, CA29.6 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Kerby
What county is Kerby in?
Kerby is in Josephine County, Oregon.
What is the population of Kerby, OR?
628 people lived in Kerby at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kerby, OR?
The ZIP code of Kerby is 97531.
What is the elevation of Kerby?
1,266 feet (386 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kerby?
Cave Junction (2.3 mi), Selma (5.7 mi), O'Brien (8.8 mi), Takilma (11.1 mi), Williams (18.1 mi).
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