Merlin
Census-designated place in Josephine County, Oregon
Merlin is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Josephine County, Oregon, with 1,690 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 906 ft (276 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Redwood, 7.1 miles S.
- 1,690residents (2020 Census)
- 906 ftelevation · 276 m
- 4.1 sq miland area · 10.7 km²
- 407 / sq mipopulation density
- 97526ZIP code
About Merlin
Merlin is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Josephine County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2020 census, Merlin had a population of 1,690. The area is known for sport fishing and whitewater rafting on the Rogue River. Merlin's ZIP code is 97532.
A new railroad station in this location in 1883 was called "Jump Off Joe" for a local stream. The station was renamed "Merlin" in October 1886. The name came from a railroad civil engineer who named it for the merlins (a type of falcon) he saw in the area. "McAllister" post office was established about a mile north of Merlin in 1885, then moved to the vicinity of the railroad station and renamed Merlin in 1891.
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Living in Merlin
- Median household income
- $71,806
- Median home value
- $435,000
- Median age
- 52.8
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Merlin had 1,690 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,690 |
|---|---|
| Density | 407 per sq mi (157 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Merlin at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Josephine County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,690 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.15 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.5199° N, 123.4323° W |
| ZIP code | 97526 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4147650 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Merlin
- Redwood7.1 mi S
- Grants Pass7.9 mi SE
- New Hope11.1 mi S
- Rogue River14.7 mi SE
- Wimer14.8 mi E
- Glendale15.1 mi N
- Foots Creek17.4 mi SE
- Selma19.0 mi SW
- Gold Hill20.2 mi E
- Williams22.0 mi S
- Kerby24.7 mi SW
- Cave Junction26.8 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Merlin
What county is Merlin in?
Merlin is in Josephine County, Oregon.
What is the population of Merlin, OR?
1,690 people lived in Merlin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Merlin, OR?
The ZIP code of Merlin is 97526.
What is the elevation of Merlin?
906 feet (276 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Merlin?
Redwood (7.1 mi), Grants Pass (7.9 mi), New Hope (11.1 mi), Rogue River (14.7 mi), Wimer (14.8 mi).
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