Jefferson Oregon Map

About Jefferson, Oregon

Jefferson is a locality in Marion County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,301. The population density is 1494.5 people per km². Jefferson is located at 44.7196°N, 123.0104°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97352.

Jefferson rests in a valley carved by the Willamette River, where the land breathes a gentle, green exhalation. It lies 7.4 miles north-east of Albany, OR (from Albany, OR: bearing 39°T), and is situated 3.7 miles north-east of Millersburg. Rolling hills, cloaked in Douglas fir and alder, cradle the settlement, their slopes softened by the persistent Oregon mist that often hangs in the air like a fine veil. The river itself, a broad, slow-moving artery, reflects the pale, diffuse light that characterizes the region, its banks often fringed with reeds and the occasional weathered piece of driftwood. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of fertile soil, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats within this tranquil corner of the valley. Jefferson’s roots run deep, tracing back to the mid-19th century when pioneers arrived, drawn by the promise of rich farmland and the navigable waters of the Willamette. For a time, it served as the county seat, a bustling hub of commerce and governance that has since settled into a more measured pace of life. Today, the local economy is largely sustained by the agricultural bounty of the surrounding valley, with fields of grass seed, berries, and hazelnuts stretching towards the horizon. The historic downtown, though small, retains a sense of its past, with brick buildings that bear the marks of decades of quiet service, and the occasional gleam of sunlight catching on the polished brass of a shop door.

About This Jefferson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jefferson, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.719566, -123.010371. 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 Jefferson and Marion County.

Detailed location data for Jefferson includes the ZIP code (97352), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Marion County (Salem), and school district assignment (Jefferson School District 14J). 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 Jefferson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.