Chiloquin, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97624
Klamath County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,500
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $48,628
- Median income Below-median income area
- $233,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chiloquin pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97624 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 97624 covers 1166.7 square miles in Chiloquin, Klamath County, Oregon (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,500 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97624 reports a modest median household income of $48,628 (38% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,111. The poverty rate is 20.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $233,000 (46% below the average Oregon ZIP), and median rent is $1,019; owner occupancy is 80.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.8, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Oregon and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 97624.
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 97624
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chiloquin, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97624.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 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 97624, Chiloquin, 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
3,500
Population
1166.7
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97624?
57.8
Median Age
53.7%
Male
46.3%
Female
3.8%
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?
$48,628
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$28,111
Per Capita Income
20.8%
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 97624 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Chiloquin, 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)
$48,628 10th percentile higher than 10% of 378 Oregon ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Oregon ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,156housing units
2,156
Total Housing Units
1,738
Occupied Units
418
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$233,000
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$1,019
Median Rent
1989
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
-0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
248
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+148%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97624 have decreased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 183 |
| 2021 | +21.9% | 223 |
| 2022 | +23.5% | 276 |
| 2023 | -9.7% | 249 |
| 2024 | -0.2% | 248 |
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 47 business establishments in ZIP 97624, employing approximately 500 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,069,000.
47
Businesses
500
Employees
$22.1M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 21.3% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 10.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 8.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 8.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97624, 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 (3,500 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 97624 in?
ZIP code 97624 (Chiloquin) 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 97624?
ZIP code 97624 in Chiloquin, OR has a population of 3,500 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97624?
The median household income in ZIP 97624 is $48,628, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97624?
The median home value in ZIP 97624 is $233,000, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97624?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97624 is White at 67.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97624?
ZIP code 97624 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 500 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97624?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97624 are: Construction (10), Retail trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97624?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97624 decreased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 97624?
In ZIP code 97624, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97624?
In ZIP code 97624, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97624?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97624 is 20.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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