Klamath Falls, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97603
Klamath County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,525
- 37/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,937
- Median income Near-median income area
- $282,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Klamath Falls pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 37
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97603 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 97603 (Klamath Falls, OR) rose +8.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 268.5 in 2023 to 289.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97603 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, with 29,525 residents across 804.5 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97603 reports a modest median household income of $66,937 (14% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,561. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $282,800 (35% below the average Oregon ZIP), and median rent is $1,022; owner occupancy is 70.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Klamath County, so 97603 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 97603
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Klamath Falls, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97603.
- Construction
Construction
105 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
94 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
82 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
71 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
71 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97603, Klamath Falls, OR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
29,525
Population
804.5
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97603?
38.7
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
4.5%
Foreign-Born
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?
$66,937
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$33,561
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
15.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97603 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Klamath Falls, OR household income vs. every Oregon ZIP code
Median household income among 378 reporting Oregon ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$66,937 38th percentile higher than 38% of 378 Oregon ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,884housing units
13,884
Total Housing Units
13,273
Occupied Units
611
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$282,800
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$1,022
Median Rent
1974
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
+8.0%
YoY Change (2024)
290
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+190%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97603 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +190% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 191 |
| 2021 | +16.6% | 223 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 259 |
| 2023 | +3.8% | 268 |
| 2024 | +8.0% | 290 |
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 662 business establishments in ZIP 97603, employing approximately 7,528 people with a combined annual payroll of $303,733,000.
662
Businesses
7,528
Employees
$303.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 105 | 15.9% |
| Retail trade | 94 | 14.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 82 | 12.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 71 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 71 | 10.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 48 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 2.3% |
| Information | 12 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 97603 vs 97634 →
ZIP 97603 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97603
Klamath Falls (97603)
29,525 residents
- 97633 1,361
Merrill (97633)
1,361 residents
- 97634 212
Midland (97634)
212 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97603 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97603 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97634
Midland (97634)
$68,450 median income
- 97603
Klamath Falls (97603)
$66,937 median income
- 97633
Merrill (97633)
$62,019 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97603 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97603, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (29,525 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 97603 in?
ZIP code 97603 (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 97603?
ZIP code 97603 in Klamath Falls, OR has a population of 29,525 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97603?
The median household income in ZIP 97603 is $66,937, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97603?
The median home value in ZIP 97603 is $282,800, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97603?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97603 is White at 76.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97603?
ZIP code 97603 has 662 business establishments employing approximately 7,528 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97603?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97603 are: Construction (105), Retail trade (94), Accommodation and food services (82). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97603?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97603 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 190%. 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 97603?
In ZIP code 97603, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.4% 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 97603?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97603 is 15.5 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 97603?
In ZIP code 97603, approximately 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97603?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97603 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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