Merrill, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97633
Klamath County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,361
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,019
- Median income Below-median income area
- $205,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 9.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Merrill pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97633 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 97633 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, home to just 1,361 residents across 76.9 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97633 reports a modest median household income of $62,019 (20% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,682. The poverty rate is 16.2%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $205,900 (52% below the average Oregon ZIP), and median rent is $670; owner occupancy is 68.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Klamath County, so 97633 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 97633
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Merrill, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97633.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
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 97633, Merrill, 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
1,361
Population
76.9
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97633?
38.2
Median Age
54.7%
Male
45.3%
Female
9.9%
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?
$62,019
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$32,682
Per Capita Income
16.2%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 97633 ranks among Oregon ZIPs
Merrill, 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)
$62,019 29th percentile higher than 29% 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
494housing units
494
Total Housing Units
472
Occupied Units
22
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$205,900
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$670
Median Rent
1955
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 43 business establishments in ZIP 97633, employing approximately 227 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,337,000.
43
Businesses
227
Employees
$12.3M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 20.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 20.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 11.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 9.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 97633 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
- 97632 1,466
Malin (97632)
1,466 residents
- 97633 1,361
Merrill (97633)
1,361 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97633 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97633 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97603
Klamath Falls (97603)
$66,937 median income
- 97633
Merrill (97633)
$62,019 median income
- 97632
Malin (97632)
$44,167 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97633 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 97633, 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 (1,361 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 97633 in?
ZIP code 97633 (Merrill) 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 97633?
ZIP code 97633 in Merrill, OR has a population of 1,361 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97633?
The median household income in ZIP 97633 is $62,019, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97633?
The median home value in ZIP 97633 is $205,900, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97633?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97633 is White at 68.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97633?
ZIP code 97633 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 227 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97633?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97633 are: Retail trade (9), Accommodation and food services (9), Transportation and warehousing (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97633?
In ZIP code 97633, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.8% 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 97633?
In ZIP code 97633, approximately 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97633?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97633 is 16.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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