Melrose
Census-designated place in Douglas County, Oregon
Melrose is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Douglas County, Oregon, with 834 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 420 ft (128 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lookingglass, 5.2 miles SW.
- 834residents (2020 Census)
- 420 ftelevation · 128 m
- 4.3 sq miland area · 11.3 km²
- 192 / sq mipopulation density
- 97471ZIP code
About Melrose
Melrose is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2020 census, Melrose had a population of 834. It was named by Henry Scott for Melrose Abbey in Scotland. Its post office, at first named Hogan, was established on May 18, 1887, and James McKinney was the first postmaster. Named earlier on as French Settlement, Oregon.
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- Median household income
- $77,271
- Median home value
- $542,900
- Median age
- 47.4
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Melrose had 834 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 834 |
|---|---|
| Density | 192 per sq mi (74 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Melrose at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Douglas County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 834 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.35 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.2529° N, 123.4575° W |
| ZIP code | 97471 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4147350 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Melrose
- Lookingglass5.2 mi SW
- Roseburg5.7 mi E
- Roseburg North5.8 mi E
- Green7.8 mi SE
- Winston9.3 mi S
- Dillard10.1 mi S
- Sutherlin11.4 mi NE
- Oakland14.2 mi NE
- Fair Oaks16.2 mi NE
- Myrtle Creek18.2 mi SE
- Glide19.5 mi E
- Tri-City19.9 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Melrose
What county is Melrose in?
Melrose is in Douglas County, Oregon.
What is the population of Melrose, OR?
834 people lived in Melrose at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Melrose, OR?
The ZIP code of Melrose is 97471.
What is the elevation of Melrose?
420 feet (128 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Melrose?
Lookingglass (5.2 mi), Roseburg (5.7 mi), Roseburg North (5.8 mi), Green (7.8 mi), Winston (9.3 mi).
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