Prospect

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Oregon

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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.

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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Median household income
$53,625
Median home value
$326,400
Median rent
$843/mo
Median age
56.2
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Prospect, OR population

Prospect had 449 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census449
Density128 per sq mi (50 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Prospect at a glance

StateOregon (OR)
CountyJackson County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population449 (2020)
Land area3.50 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation2,566 ft (782 m)
Coordinates42.7547° N, 122.4711° W
ZIP code97536
Census code (GEOID)4160100

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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