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Klamath Falls, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97601

Klamath County, Oregon — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

22,459
16/sq mi
$51,780
Median income
$295,300
Median home value
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Klamath Falls pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97601 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97601 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1439.7 square miles in Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon. The area is home to 22,459 residents, producing a population density of 16 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 97601 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97601 sits at $51,780 (33% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $32,628. The poverty rate stands at 23.0% and the unemployment rate at 9.3%. On housing, the median home value is $295,300 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $978 per month, and 60.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97601 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 16 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 97601 sits relative to Oregon and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 97601

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97601.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97601, Klamath Falls, OR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

22,459

Population

1439.7

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97601?

40.4

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 78.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$51,780

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$32,628

Per Capita Income

23.0%

Poverty Rate

9.3%

Unemployment Rate

16.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97601 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$51,780 17th percentile higher than 17% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

11,073

Total Housing Units

9,682

Occupied Units

1,391

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.0%
Renter 40.0%

$295,300

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$978

Median Rent

1965

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.4%

YoY Change (2024)

275

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+175%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97601 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +175% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.2% 193
2021 +15.0% 222
2022 +18.0% 262
2023 -0.2% 261
2024 +5.4% 275

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 613 business establishments in ZIP 97601, employing approximately 7,713 people with a combined annual payroll of $412,700,000.

613

Businesses

7,713

Employees

$412.7M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 95 15.5%
Retail trade 76 12.4%
Accommodation and food services 64 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 62 10.1%
Construction 61 9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 58 9.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 40 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 4.7%
Finance and insurance 25 4.1%
Wholesale trade 21 3.4%
Manufacturing 18 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 14 2.3%
Information 12 2.0%
Utilities 9 1.5%
Educational services 7 1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97601 in? ▼
ZIP code 97601 (Klamath Falls) is located in Klamath County, Oregon. Klamath County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/klamath-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97601? ▼
ZIP code 97601 in Klamath Falls, OR has a population of 22,459 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97601? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97601 is $51,780, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97601? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97601 is $295,300, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97601? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97601 is White at 78.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97601? ▼
ZIP code 97601 has 613 business establishments employing approximately 7,713 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97601? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97601 are: Health care and social assistance (95), Retail trade (76), Accommodation and food services (64). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97601? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97601 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 175%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97601? ▼
In ZIP code 97601, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 97601? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97601 is 16.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97601? ▼
In ZIP code 97601, approximately 60.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97601? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97601 is 23.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Klamath Falls, OR

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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