Prospect
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Oregon

Prospect is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jackson County, Oregon, with 449 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,566 ft (782 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Butte Falls, 15.6 miles S.
- 449residents (2020 Census)
- 2,566 ftelevation · 782 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.1 km²
- 128 / sq mipopulation density
- 97536ZIP code
About Prospect
Prospect is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jackson County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. It lies along Oregon Route 62 on the Rogue River, in the Rogue River – Siskiyou National Forest. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 449.
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Living in Prospect
- Median household income
- $53,625
- Median home value
- $326,400
- Median rent
- $843/mo
- Median age
- 56.2
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Prospect had 449 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 449 |
|---|---|
| Density | 128 per sq mi (50 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Prospect at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 449 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.50 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,566 ft (782 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.7547° N, 122.4711° W |
| ZIP code | 97536 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4160100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Prospect
- Butte Falls15.6 mi S
- Trail18.4 mi W
- Shady Cove20.5 mi SW
- Fort Klamath24.4 mi E
- Eagle Point26.0 mi SW
- Rocky Point28.5 mi SE
- White City28.9 mi SW
- Oregon Shores31.7 mi SE
- Chiloquin33.0 mi E
- Central Point34.4 mi SW
- Medford34.8 mi SW
- Phoenix37.3 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Prospect
What county is Prospect in?
Prospect is in Jackson County, Oregon.
What is the population of Prospect, OR?
449 people lived in Prospect at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Prospect, OR?
The ZIP code of Prospect is 97536.
What is the elevation of Prospect?
2,566 feet (782 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Prospect?
Butte Falls (15.6 mi), Trail (18.4 mi), Shady Cove (20.5 mi), Fort Klamath (24.4 mi), Eagle Point (26.0 mi).
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