Medford
City in Jackson County, Oregon
Medford is a city in Jackson County, Oregon, with 85,824 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,381 ft (421 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Central Point, 4.1 miles NW.
- 85,824residents (2020 Census)
- 1,381 ftelevation · 421 m
- 28.8 sq miland area · 74.7 km²
- 2,975 / sq mipopulation density
- 97504ZIP code
About Medford
Medford is a city in and the county seat of Jackson County, Oregon, in the United States. As of the 2020 United States census the city had a total population of 85,824, making it the eighth-most populous city in Oregon, and a metropolitan area population of 223,259, making the Medford Metropolitan Statistical Area the fifth largest metro area in Oregon. The city was named in 1883 by David Loring, civil engineer and right-of-way agent for the Oregon and California Railroad, after Medford, Massachusetts, which was near Loring's hometown of Concord, Massachusetts. Medford is near the middle fork of Bear Creek.
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Living in Medford
- Median household income
- $73,230
- Median home value
- $417,100
- Median rent
- $1,376/mo
- Median age
- 38.9
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Medford had 85,824 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 85,824 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,975 per sq mi (1,149 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Medford at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 85,824 (2020) |
| Land area | 28.85 sq mi (74.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,381 ft (421 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3360° N, 122.8518° W |
| ZIP code | 97504 |
| Official website | ci.medford.or.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4147000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Medford
- Central Point4.1 mi NW
- Phoenix4.4 mi SE
- Jacksonville6.2 mi W
- White City6.7 mi N
- Talent7.5 mi SE
- Eagle Point9.5 mi N
- Ruch12.0 mi SW
- Gold Hill12.4 mi NW
- Ashland12.7 mi SE
- Foots Creek15.2 mi W
- Rogue River17.6 mi NW
- Shady Cove18.7 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Medford
What county is Medford in?
Medford is in Jackson County, Oregon.
What is the population of Medford, OR?
85,824 people lived in Medford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Medford, OR?
The ZIP code of Medford is 97504.
What is the elevation of Medford?
1,381 feet (421 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Medford?
Central Point (4.1 mi), Phoenix (4.4 mi), Jacksonville (6.2 mi), White City (6.7 mi), Talent (7.5 mi).
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