ZIP code 97523: Cave Junction, OR
97523 is a ZIP code in Cave Junction, Oregon, mainly in Josephine County, part of the Grants Pass, OR metro area. About 7,172 people live here.
- Population
- 7,172
- Median household income
- $47,589
- Typical home value
- $295,300-0.6% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,372gross, per month
- Median age
- 42.5
- Homeowners
- 79.2%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 97523 details
| City | Cave Junction |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Josephine County |
| Metro area | Grants Pass, OR |
| Time zone | Pacific Time (UTC−8), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 250.3 sq mi, plus 0.2 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 29 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.2% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 32 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 42.10415, -123.64457 |
Median rent in 97523 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $933/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,341/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,625/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 97523
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97534 | O Brien, OR | 6.5 mi | 892 |
| 97531 | Kerby, OR | 7.3 mi | 187 |
| 97538 | Selma, OR | 14.6 mi | 1,865 |
| 95543 | Gasquet, CA | 17.0 mi | 523 |
| 97544 | Williams, OR | 19.0 mi | 1,860 |
| 97543 | Wilderville, OR | 19.4 mi | 598 |
| 97533 | Murphy, OR | 21.5 mi | — |
| 97527 | Grants Pass, OR | 23.2 mi | 37,330 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 97523?
A typical home in ZIP code 97523 is worth about $295,300 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $47,589 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Oregon average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $295,300 homeWhat can a $47,589 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 97523
What city is ZIP code 97523?
ZIP code 97523 is in Cave Junction, OR, in Josephine County.
What county is ZIP code 97523 in?
97523 is mainly in Josephine County, Oregon.
What is the population of ZIP code 97523?
About 7,172 people live in ZIP code 97523, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 97523 in?
97523 is in Pacific Time (UTC−8). It observes daylight saving time.