Ashland, OR: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Ashland is a small incorporated city in Jackson County, Oregon. In the dataset behind this page it has an estimated population of 21,281, sits at 42.191°N, 122.699°W, and observes Pacific time. Below you will find how it ranks inside Oregon, which ZIP codes it uses, the closest places around it, and how far it is from major US cities.

What are the key facts about Ashland, OR?

What is the population of Ashland, OR?

Ashland has an estimated population of 21,281. That makes it the 36th largest of the 373 places we list in Oregon, and the 2nd largest of 17 places in Jackson County. The typical place in Oregon has about 1,404 residents, so Ashland is roughly 15.2 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Oregon with a similar population include Lebanon (22,160), Hayesville (21,979), Milwaukie (20,990), The Dalles (20,442), Monmouth (20,172). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Ashland differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Ashland?

Ashland has about 3,206 people per square mile (1,238 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Oregon, it is denser than about 81% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Ashland use?

The postal data lists a single ZIP code for Ashland: 97520. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 9 are assigned to the Pacific states (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Ashland in?

Ashland is in the Pacific time zone, which is UTC−8 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Los_Angeles). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Ontario, OR, about 315 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Pacific time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Ashland located in Oregon?

Ashland lies in the southwestern part of Oregon, at 42.191° north latitude and 122.699° west longitude. The state capital, Salem, is about 190 miles to the north. The closest listed place in another state is Yreka, CA, roughly 32 miles to the south, which shows how near Ashland is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Medford, OR, 13 miles to the northwest.

Which cities are near Ashland, OR?

The closest listed place to Ashland is Talent, OR, 5.4 miles to the northwest. Of the eight nearest places below, 5 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Ashland in?

Ashland is in Jackson County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 41029. The county contains 17 places in our data, 6 of which have their own page here and 11 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Medford (170,876), Central Point (18,848), White City (9,890), Eagle Point (9,554), Talent (6,608). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Ashland from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Ashland is closest to Los Angeles, CA at about 605 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 2,493 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Ashland?

Yes. Our data lists 16 other places named Ashland: Ashland, CA (24,430), Ashland, OH (20,275), Ashland, KY (20,146), Ashland, NJ (8,405), Ashland, VA (7,875), Ashland, WI (7,843), Ashland, PA (7,437), Ashland, MO (3,968), and 8 more. When you search for Ashland, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Ashland in Jackson County, Oregon.

Planning a move to Ashland?

If you are weighing Ashland, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

Where to go next

Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.