Central Point Oregon Map

About Central Point, Oregon

Central Point is a locality in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of 19,216. The population density is 1834.6 people per km². Central Point is located at 42.3760°N, 122.9164°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97502.

Central Point unfolds across a broad, sun-drenched valley floor, where the Rogue River valley begins to gently ascend towards the foothills. It lies 4.0 miles north-north-west of Medford, OR (from Medford, OR: bearing 329°T), and is situated 5.2 miles south-west of White City. The land here is a rich, loamy tapestry, punctuated by the straight, organized lines of agricultural fields that stretch towards a horizon often softened by the haze of warm days. Oak and ponderosa pine dot the landscape, their silhouettes stark against the expansive, ever-changing sky, which at dusk can bleed into hues of apricot and lavender, a quiet spectacle that settles over the valley like a benediction. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the clean scent of irrigation and growing things, a subtle perfume that speaks of the earth’s generous productivity. This is a place where the spirit of the Oregon Trail still whispers, the original emigrant route passing close by, hinting at the hardy souls who first ventured into this fertile territory. Central Point has long been a hub for agriculture, its economy deeply rooted in the cultivation of pears, apples, and wine grapes, the orderly rows of orchards and vineyards a testament to generations of careful tending. The town itself possesses a grounded, unpretentious character, a place where the rhythm of the day is often dictated by the cycles of the harvest and the quiet hum of local businesses. It's a community that carries its history lightly, evident in the sturdy, older buildings that line its main streets, each with a story etched into its bricks and mortar, but always looking forward to the next season’s yield.

About This Central Point Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Central Point, Oregon with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Central Point and Jackson County.

Detailed location data for Central Point includes the ZIP code (97045), telephone area code (503, 971, 541), county seat of Jackson County (Medford), and school district assignment (Central Point School District 6). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Central Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.