97501 — Medford, OR
HVAC Market Targeting Score
ZIP 97501 has moderate owner occupancy (54%) with a median household income of $59K — earning a high HVAC targeting score of 78/100.
Census Demographics — ZIP 97501
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Medford |
| State | OR |
| Total Population | 45,900 |
| Total Households | 18,464 |
| Median Household Income | $59K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 9,920 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 54% |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1977 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 61% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 31% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 8% |
| Source: 2022 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 97501 score 78/100 for HVAC?▾
The score of 78/100 is driven by: +8 owner-occupied 54% (x1.2); +6 18,464 households; +6 median income $59K (x1.1). Each signal is weighted for the HVAC vertical using AreaOps's per-vertical preset.
What does the targeting score mean for my business?▾
A score of 75–100 indicates strong demographic alignment with typical demand patterns for this vertical. 50–74 is moderate, and below 50 indicates the area demographics are less favorable. Use it as a starting signal — not the sole qualifier.
How do I add ZIP 97501 to my HVAC service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your HVAC operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 97501. You can also import a bulk list of high-scoring ZIPs as a CSV or XLSX file.
How often is the data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2022 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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