ZIP 97520 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Ashland city, OR (97520)

Median Income

$71,485

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,370

Wealth inflow

Population

26,983

Unemployment

5.7%

2.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,370 for ZIP 97520 (Ashland city, OR) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

5.7%+54% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.4%-61% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

11.3%-3% vs US avg

997

Establishments

8,777

Employees

~9 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining3.1%
Construction3.3%
Manufacturing4.8%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Retail trade10.2%
Transportation, utilities1.5%
Information4.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.1%
Professional, scientific, management11.3%
Education, health care, social29.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services16.6%
Other services7.4%
Public administration2.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 97520 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 6.5%, median income rose 3.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 4.6%.

Median Income

$71,485

-5% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate