Ruch
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Oregon
Ruch is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jackson County, Oregon, with 819 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,526 ft (465 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jacksonville, 6.7 miles NE.
- 819residents (2020 Census)
- 1,526 ftelevation · 465 m
- 6.7 sq miland area · 17.4 km²
- 122 / sq mipopulation density
- 97530ZIP code
About Ruch
Ruch is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. It is located on Oregon Route 238, southeast of Grants Pass. As of the 2020 census, Ruch had a population of 819.
Ruch was named after Casper M. Ruch, who bought a tract of land where the community now stands in 1896. He built a blacksmith shop, a store and a house. When he was appointed postmaster of the new post office in 1897 and allowed to name it, he named the post office after himself. The post office closed in 1939.
There are two structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Ruch—McKee Bridge and Star Ranger Station.
The Ruch area is home to several Oregon wineries and in the Applegate Valley AVA, a sub-appellation of the Rogue Valley AVA (American Viticultural Area). A small elementary school, Ruch Elementary, is located near the center of the community. The school serves Kindergarten to 8th grade with the Cougars as their mascot.
The Applegate River runs through the southwest edge of the valley.
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Living in Ruch
- Median household income
- $83,700
- Median home value
- $400,500
- Median rent
- $1,907/mo
- Median age
- 50.1
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Ruch had 819 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 819 |
|---|---|
| Density | 122 per sq mi (47 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ruch at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 819 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.73 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,526 ft (465 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2314° N, 123.0403° W |
| ZIP code | 97530 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4164150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ruch
- Jacksonville6.7 mi NE
- Phoenix12.0 mi E
- Foots Creek12.0 mi NW
- Central Point12.0 mi NE
- Medford12.0 mi NE
- Williams12.9 mi W
- Talent13.3 mi E
- Gold Hill14.1 mi N
- Rogue River15.5 mi NW
- White City17.4 mi NE
- Ashland17.7 mi E
- New Hope18.9 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ruch
What county is Ruch in?
Ruch is in Jackson County, Oregon.
What is the population of Ruch, OR?
819 people lived in Ruch at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ruch, OR?
The ZIP code of Ruch is 97530.
What is the elevation of Ruch?
1,526 feet (465 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ruch?
Jacksonville (6.7 mi), Phoenix (12.0 mi), Foots Creek (12.0 mi), Central Point (12.0 mi), Medford (12.0 mi).
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